Ordeal by Innocence Paperback

Agatha Christie's standalone crime novels often turn on the damage a wrongful verdict leaves behind, and Ordeal by Innocence is among the sharpest of them. The story follows the Argyle household after a conviction everyone had accepted as settled, until fresh testimony forces the case open again and suspicion spreads across the people living under one roof. Christie builds the tension through character rather than chase, letting each family member's version of events sit uneasily against the others, and the pressure falls hardest on those who assumed the matter was closed. This Harper Collins paperback runs to 288 pages in a compact format that travels well. What to expect: • A standalone mystery with neither Poirot nor Marple at the centre • 288 pages in a paperback edition from Harper Collins • Psychological suspense driven by family loyalty and doubt • A golden-age puzzle structure that holds its reveal to the end Suited to readers who enjoy classic British crime and to anyone building an Agatha Christie shelf, published by Harper Collins and available at Boipoka.