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Agatha Christie’s disturbing 1960s mystery thriller, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.Gipsy’s Acre was a truly beautiful upland site with views out to sea – and in Michael Rogers it stirred a child-like fantasy.There, amongst the dark fir trees, he planned to build a house, find a girl and live happily ever after.Yet, as he left the village, a shadow of menace hung over the land. For this was the place where accidents happened. Perhaps Michael should have heeded the locals’ ‘There’s no luck for them as meddles with Gipsy’s Acre.’Michael Rogers is a man who is about to learn the true meaning of the old saying ‘In my end is my beginning …’
A young man's idyllic dream of building a home and finding happiness is shattered by the dark history and ominous warnings surrounding the land he chooses. Michael Rogers is captivated by Gipsy's Acre, a beautiful site where he plans to build his dream house and start a new life. However, the locals believe the land is cursed, a place where misfortune befalls those who disturb it. As Michael pursues his vision, he begins to uncover the sinister truths that connect his own future to the land's tragic past, suggesting that his pursuit of happiness may lead to his downfall.
Agatha Christie's "Endless Night" is recognized as one of her more disturbing and psychologically complex thrillers, diverging from her typical cozy mysteries. The novel is noted for its dark atmosphere and exploration of themes that delve into obsession and the destructive potential of human desire. Critics often highlight its suspenseful build-up and the unsettling nature of its conclusion, which deviates from more conventional mystery resolutions. The book's reissuance with new cover designs indicates its continued appeal to both long-time fans and new readers drawn to its darker, more suspenseful elements.
Page Count:
248
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins UK
ISBN-10:
0008196397
ISBN-13:
9780008196394
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