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“The Hound of Death” is a collection of short stories by Agatha Christie, first published in 1933. Unlike her more famous works featuring detectives like Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple, the stories in this collection are primarily in the supernatural or speculative fiction genre. They often involve elements of the macabre, the mysterious, and the unexplained.
The title story, “The Hound of Death,” is one of the notable tales in this collection and features a psychic investigator named Mrs. Arundell. The story revolves around psychic phenomena and premonitions, with a sense of foreboding and supernatural elements.
The stories in “The Hound of Death” exhibit Agatha Christie’s versatility as a writer, showing her ability to venture into genres beyond traditional detective fiction. While the supernatural and speculative themes may differ from her more famous mystery novels, they still display her talent for creating suspense and intrigue. It’s a collection that might particularly appeal to readers interested in the eerie and otherworldly side of Christie’s storytelling.
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