![]() ![]() ![]() But in 1929, it would’ve kept readers off-balance. Read today, when we know Battle is the main detective in a couple novels after this, Bundle is stating the obvious. At one point, Bundle says she has mentally cleared only one person of the murders: Superintendent Battle. There’s also Jimmy, who has seen two of his friends killed – likely by the mysterious Seven Dials secret society – and Loraine, the step-sister of one of the deceased.Įach member of the quartet is vibrantly written, although Christie purposely holds back details for the sake of mystery. Teaming up with Bundle is Bill, who – continuing from “Chimneys” – loves Bundle but assumes she’d laugh if he confessed his feelings. Christie also has fun with absurd young people such as Socks, who describes everything as “subtle.” Lord Caterham puts more effort into avoiding work than most people put into their actual work. The banter between Bundle – now a 20-something living on her own in a nearby village – and her father back at Chimneys is delightful. The percentage of light fun in “Seven Dials” is higher than the life-or-death moments – although when those moments come, they are legitimate. ![]()
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