Spider's Web
by Agatha Christie
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Readers appreciate the engaging and humorous nature of Spider's Web, applauding its clever plot and character development. Many highlight it as one of Agatha Christie's delightful works, perfect for both reading and watching on stage. A few readers note the play's suitability for a live performance and express their interest in seeing it enacted.
Synopsis
Clarissa, wife of a diplomat, is adept at spinning tales of adventure but when a murder takes place in her drawing room she finds live drama much harder to cope with.
Desperate to dispose of the body before her husband arrives with an important politician, she enlists the help of her guests.
Hilarity ensues when they are interrupted by the arrival of wry detective, Inspector Lord.
A conscious parody of the detective thriller, Christie delivers a unique blend of suspense and humour.
There is tension and laughter in equal parts in an intricate plot of murder, police, drug addicts, invisible ink, hidden doorways and secret drawers.
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Spider's Web is a British mystery play written by Agatha Christie and published by Samuel French (1956).
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Samuel French · 1956 · 124 pp
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