Absent in the Spring and Other Novels: Absent in the Spring; Giant's Bread; The Rose and the Yew Tree

by Agatha Christie

Book Overview

First published between 1930 and 1956, the six novels written by Agatha Christie under the name Mary Westmacott, regarded by some as the writer's finest work, show a very different side of her talent. What they share with her other fiction is Christie's gift for sharp observations about people, the ambitions that drive them, their relationships, and the conflicts that erupt between them. This omnibus edition brings together three of Westmacott novels:...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312273223
• ISBN13: 9780312273224
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Minotaur Books
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Another perspective from Agatha Christie.

Fans of Agatha Christie's mystery novels will not be disappointed in these more standard novels, which she published under the name Mary Westmacott. "Absent in the Spring" is a magnificent novel, the story of a woman unexpectedly stranded in a desert outpost with no distractions, who is forced for the first time to see herself and others objectively. A simple concept, but difficult to write. Christie handles the matter superbly, and in her autobiography, lists this as one of her favorite novels. "Absent in the Spring" is even more interesting when you consider she wrote the book in 3 days during the London Blitz! Most of the novels Christie wrote as Mary Westmacott are semi-autobiographical, or reveal conflicts or persons present in her own life. Christie fans will want to include this collection of novels for insight into the author's life, thought processes, and internal emotional struggles. The other novels in this collection, especially "Giant's Bread", are also excellent novels, but the collection would be worth reading just for "Absent in the Spring."

A Must for Christie Fans!

A great trio of novels. Giant's Bread is her masterpiece!

Agatha's Best Work!

These novels are wonderful! In my opinion, "Giant's Bread" is her masterpiece!