W, 1950 reprint by Agatha Christie, A Poirot story

Quote

"The truth is that I am only a tolerable craftsman. I imagine that I would have made a more successful man of business than a writer. It is curious, but I do not seem to have any particular aptitude for my chosen profession. However, I am able to turn out a serviceable product, and this is considered sufficient."

Note

"Cards on the Table" is a classic murder mystery novel by Agatha Christie, featuring her iconic detective, Hercule Poirot. The story revolves around a rather unusual gathering of guests at the home of the enigmatic Mr. Shaitana, a wealthy and eccentric collector of art and curiosities.

Description

Red cloth binding with black tooling on spine, original dust jacket with a deck of card displayed on a green background.