Book Review: They do it with mirrors - A. Christie

“We’re all mad, dear lady,” he said as he ushered her in through the door. “That’s the secret of existence. We’re all a little mad.” 

I still have not read a book written by Agatha that has disappointed me.
Her insight of human nature and relationships, her ability to picture murders and other secrets in enclosed spaces are so great, she never lets you down as a reader.
They do it with mirrors is one of Miss Marple's cases, this sweet looking old lady with an eagle eye for crimes and details. I'd have never guessed who did it, to be honest; so many possibilities, so much going on for each character, they could all have done it.
I always know that when I need a novel to engross me and ensure me entertainment, Agatha is a safe bet!

Overall rating:  7,5    Plot: 7,5   Writing style: 8   Cover:  6

Title: They do it with mirrors

Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: The Agatha Christie collection - Planet Tree
Pages: 192
Publication year: 2002 (First published (1952)

The Plot:

A man is shot at in a juvenile reform home – but someone else dies… Miss Marple senses danger when she visits a friend living in a Victorian mansion which doubles as a rehabilitiation centre for delinquents. Her fears are confirmed when a youth fires a revolver at the administrator, Lewis Serrocold. Neither is injured. But a mysterious visitor, Mr Gilbrandsen, is less fortunate – shot dead simultaneously in another part of the building. Pure coincidence? Miss Marple thinks not, and vows to discover the real reason for Mr Gilbrandsen’s visit.

The Author:

Agatha Christie was born in Torquay in 1890 and became, quite simply, the best-selling novelist in history. Her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, written towards the end of the First World War, introduced us to Hercule Poirot, who was to become the most popular detective in crime fiction since Sherlock Holmes. She is known throughout the world as the Queen of Crime. Her books have sold over a billion copies in the English language and another billion in over 100 foreign languages. She is the author of 80 crime novels and short story collections, 19 plays, and six novels under the name of Mary Westmacott.