{"product_id":"why-didnt-they-ask-evans-agatha-christie-9780008196288","title":"Why Didn't They Ask Evans? by Agatha Christie","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-container\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eWhy Didn't They Ask Evans?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #555;\"\u003eby Agatha Christie\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f4f8; border-left: 5px solid #2980b9; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #2980b9;\"\u003e🕵️ CLASSIC BRITISH MYSTERY \u0026amp; DEDUCTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eA high-stakes thriller sparked by a cryptic final utterance, leading two amateur detectives into a dangerous web of deception and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhile playing a casual, if somewhat erratic, round of golf on the coast of Wales, Bobby Jones slices his ball over a cliff edge. In his attempt to retrieve it, he discovers something far more harrowing than a lost ball: the broken body of a dying man. With his final breath, the stranger opens his eyes and asks a single, haunting question: \u003cstrong\u003e\"Why didn't they ask Evans?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \n\n    \u003cp\u003eDriven by curiosity and a sense of justice, Bobby teams up with his vivacious and sharp-witted friend, Lady Frances \"Frankie\" Derwent. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to uncover the identity of the dead man and the significance of his final words. Their investigation takes them from the quiet coastal town to the heights of British society, where they encounter a cast of suspicious characters and narrow escapes. Agatha Christie masterfully weaves a tale where a seemingly minor detail—the identity of \"Evans\"—becomes the linchpin of a complex murder plot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgatha Christie\u003c\/strong\u003e is the best-selling novelist of all time, often referred to as the \"Queen of Crime.\" With over two billion copies of her books in print, she is celebrated for her unparalleled ability to construct intricate puzzles and surprising plot twists. While famous for her recurring characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, her standalone mysteries like \u003cem\u003eWhy Didn't They Ask Evans?\u003c\/em\u003e showcase her versatility in blending humor, adventure, and suspense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Age Mystery Fans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readers who appreciate the classic \"fair play\" mystery where every clue is laid out for the observant reader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmateur Sleuth Enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fans of the \"Tommy and Tuppence\" style dynamic between two young, adventurous leads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcademic Researchers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Students of 20th-century British literature exploring themes of social class and the evolution of the detective genre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eWritten by the \u003cstrong\u003eworld's most-read novelist\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFrequently adapted for film and television, including the acclaimed 2022 mini-series directed by Hugh Laurie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eConsidered one of Christie's most engaging and spirited standalone adventures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9780008196288\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0008196281\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHarperCollins\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2017-04-20\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #777;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBust-Down Books: A Name You Can Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Bust-Down Books: Most Trusted Name in Online Shopping\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n    {\n      \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n      \"@type\": \"Book\",\n      \"name\": \"Why Didn't They Ask Evans?\",\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"Agatha Christie\"\n      },\n      \"isbn\": \"9780008196288\",\n      \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n      \"datePublished\": \"2017-04-20\",\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"HarperCollins\"\n      },\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\n      \"brand\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n        \"name\": \"Bust Down Books\"\n      }\n    }\n    \u003c\/script\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674464162107,"sku":"0008196281","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780008196288.jpg?v=1773005768","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/why-didnt-they-ask-evans-agatha-christie-9780008196288","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}