Ordeal By Innocence
The Argyle family is far from pleased to discover one of its number has been post-humously pardoned for murder – if Jacko Argyle didn’t kill his mother, who did? The front door of the family home was locked...
According to the courts, Jacko Argyle bludgeoned his mother to death with a poker. The sentence was life imprisonment
But when Dr Arthur Calgary turns up a year later with the proof that confirms Jacko’s innocence, he is too late – Jacko died behind bars from a bout of pneumonia.
Worse still, the doctor’s revelations re-open old wounds in the family, increasing the likelihood that the real murderer will strike again...
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
Book Description:
‘Family tensions and suspicions are adroitly handled, and the solution is characteristically surprising’ New York Times
‘Has the particular distinction of presenting a new temporary detective in place of Poirot or Miss Marple.’ New York Herald Tribune Book Review
A brand new Agatha Christie radio drama, which complements an extensive list of over 50 bestselling radio dramas from the BBC.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherHarperCollins
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0007211244
- ISBN 13 9780007211241
- BindingAudio CD
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Ordeal By Innocence
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London
(2006)
ISBN 10: 0007211244
ISBN 13: 9780007211241
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Argyle family is far from pleased to discover one of its number has been post-humously pardoned for murder - if Jacko Argyle didn't kill his mother, who did? The front door of the family home was locked. According to the courts, Jacko Argyle bludgeoned his mother to death with a poker. The sentence was life imprisonment But when Dr Arthur Calgary turns up a year later with the proof that confirms Jacko's innocence, he is too late - Jacko died behind bars from a bout of pneumonia. Worse still, the doctor's revelations re-open old wounds in the family, increasing the likelihood that the real murderer will strike again. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR007888192
Buy Used
£ 19.96
Convert currency