

Superintendent Battle #2 • Agatha Christie
An adventurous heiress infiltrates a secret society to unravel murder, betrayal, and hidden loyalties.
Set amid the swirl of postwar high society, The Seven Dials Mystery begins when a shocking death at an English country house is followed by the discovery of a small, cryptic clockface marked with seven dials, a clue that points to something deeper and more corrosive than gossip. A group of resourceful, light-footed young friends refuse to leave the affair to the police, plunging into clandestine meetings, coded messages, flirtations, and escalating danger as they chase an elusive conspiracy. Christie balances brisk plotting, sly humor and romantic sparks as secrets tumble out—offering a spirited, slightly rebellious mystery that rewards curiosity without spoiling its final unraveling.