Anthony Cade is only trying to do a friend a favor when he agrees to deliver a seemingly harmless manuscript and a packet of letters to the English country estate known as Chimneys. But is it merely bad luck that he suddenly finds himself accused of murder and swept into a whirlwind of blackmail, political conspiracy, royal intrigue, and stolen jewels? As Scotland Yard's calm and methodical Superintendent Battle untangles a web of deception, the spirited young Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent eagerly inserts herself into the investigation, determined to uncover the real killer before another life is lost.

Equal parts thrilling international adventure and ingenious country house mystery, The Secret of Chimneys marks the debut of two of Agatha Christie's beloved recurring characters: the seasoned detective Superintendent Battle and the irrepressible amateur sleuth Bundle Brent. It is perfect for readers of Dorothy L. Sayers, Ngaio Marsh, Margery Allingham, classic British detective fiction, Golden Age murder mysteries, Scotland Yard police procedurals, and vintage crime fiction.

If you enjoy The Secret of Chimneys, don't miss Agatha Christie's companion novel, The Seven Dials Mystery, the only other mystery to feature Christie's quick-witted heroine, Bundle Brent, whose courage, humor, and infectious enthusiasm for solving mysteries have made her a lasting fan favorite.