When Bobby Jones discovers a dying man at the bottom of a cliff, the man’s cryptic last words, “Why didn’t they ask Evans?”, plunge him into a dangerous investigation. Joined by his spirited friend Lady Frances Derwent, Bobby embarks on a quest to unravel the mystery behind the man’s death, navigating through deception and unexpected twists typical of Christie’s intricate plotting.

Why You Should Read?

• Features engaging amateur sleuths, Bobby Jones and Lady Frances Derwent, leading the investigation.
• Delivers an intricate plot with characteristic Agatha Christie twists and misdirection.
• A standalone mystery, distinct from her Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple series.
• Combines elements of classic whodunit with a sense of adventure.