Cards On The Table with Dame Agatha Christie's SIGNED Compliments Page

London: Collins [The Crime Club], 1936. A first edition, first printing of 'Cards on the Table', by Agatha Christie, published by Collins in 1936. A very good book with a little fading to the spine and off-setting to the top edge of the front panel. A touch of fading to the edges.No inscriptions, with a little wear to the corners and to the spine tips. Included is an original compliments page, signed (in Agatha Christie's hand) 'With Agatha Christie's Compliments' and dated March 6th 1937. The page is headed 'Green Lodge', 58 Sheffield Terrace, W8 - this was the residence of Christie and Max Mallowen at the time the book was written. Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie is a classic Hercule Poirot mystery, published in 1936. The novel revolves around a dinner party hosted by the enigmatic Mr. Shaitana, who boasts of collecting people who have "gotten away with murder." During the evening, Shaitana is murdered while his guests—four suspected killers and four detectives, including Poirot—play bridge. With the suspects being the only ones present, Poirot must unravel the truth through psychology, meticulous observation, and the analysis of the bridge game. The novel is known for its ingenious plot, psychological depth, and unexpected twists.