The Sittaford Mystery

Interesting Facts

• The novel is set in the small village of Sittaford, located in the southwest of England, in Devon.
• One of the key elements of the plot is a séance during which a spirit reveals a murder.
• The main character, Emily Trevelyan, decides to investigate the murder on her own, despite the dangers and difficulties.
• The novel differs from many other works by Agatha Christie in that it does not feature the famous detective Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple.
• The book has a strong atmosphere of winter chill and isolation, adding tension and mystery.