Description

Book Synopsis

This triple bill of one-act murder mysteries combines: the light-hearted comedy Afternoon at the Seaside, in which a detective attempts to find a priceless emerald necklace and the culprit who stole it; The Rats, a dark and chilling tale in which a pair of adulterous lovers find themselves lured to a flat, trapped like rats and framed for murder; and finally, The Patient, a tense thriller in which a woman has been hospitalised after seemingly falling from her balcony.

“Three thrilling dénouements for the price of one.”

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

“A trio of playlets devoted, like the rest of her work, to whetting one’s appetite for retribution.”

THE OBSERVER

“They are, without exception, the work of an experienced and artful cook, whose interest is to please.”

THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

The Rule of Three

    Product form

    £12.76

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Sat 8 Aug 2026.

    A Paperback by Agatha Christie

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The Rule of Three by Agatha Christie

      Publisher: Samuel French Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/1/1963 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780573100192, 978-0573100192
      ISBN10: 0573100195

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This triple bill of one-act murder mysteries combines: the light-hearted comedy Afternoon at the Seaside, in which a detective attempts to find a priceless emerald necklace and the culprit who stole it; The Rats, a dark and chilling tale in which a pair of adulterous lovers find themselves lured to a flat, trapped like rats and framed for murder; and finally, The Patient, a tense thriller in which a woman has been hospitalised after seemingly falling from her balcony.

      “Three thrilling dénouements for the price of one.”

      THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

      “A trio of playlets devoted, like the rest of her work, to whetting one’s appetite for retribution.”

      THE OBSERVER

      “They are, without exception, the work of an experienced and artful cook, whose interest is to please.”

      THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account