The mysterious mr. quin - agatha christie

The inimitable Agatha Christie intrigues, surprises, and delights with The Mysterious Mr.

Quin --a riveting collection of short stories centered around the enigmatic Harley Quin, whose unpredictable comings and goings are usually a good indication that something is about to happen.

and rarely for the best.

It had been a typical New Years Eve party.

But as midnight approaches, Mr.

Satterthwaite--a keen observer of human nature--senses that the real drama of the evening is yet to unfold.

And so it proves when a mysterious stranger knocks on the door.

Who is this Mr.

Quin? Mr.

Satterthwaites new friend is an enigma.

He seems to appear and disappear almost like a trick of the light.

In fact, the only consistent thing about him is that his presence is always an omen--sometimes good, but sometimes deadly.