Crooked House
Agatha Christie
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at 250 WPM3h 14m
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Crooked House
Published
1951
Publisher
Librairie des Champs-Elysees
Pages
194
Description
Three generations of the Leonides family live together in a large, if somewhat crooked looking, house. Then the wealthy patriarch, Aristide, is murdered. Suspicion falls on the whole household, including Aristide's two sons, his widow – fifty years his junior – and even his three grandchildren. Could any member of this seemingly devoted family have had a hand in his death? Can Charles Hayward, fiance of the late millionaire's granddaughter, help the police find the killer and clear his loved one's name?Christie always acknowledged this novel as one of her favourites. She said in an interview in The Sunday Times that she enjoyed best writing the Crooked House type novel, "which depends on a family and the interplay of their lives."
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Crooked House?
This edition of Crooked House has approximately 194 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Crooked House?
For most readers, Crooked House typically takes between 4h 3m and 2h 42m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 48,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 48,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Crooked House?
The estimated word count for Crooked House is approximately 48,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Crooked House?
Crooked House was written by Agatha Christie.
When was Crooked House published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1951. The original work may have been published on a different date.