The spin number in The Classics Club Spin is number …
which for me is The Complete Parker Pyne Private Eye by Agatha Christie, a collection of all 14 Parker Pyne short stories. The challenge is to read and review it by 29th March, 2026.
A brand new omnibus that features the complete adventures of Agatha Christie’s loveable ‘heart specialist’ Mr Parker Pyne. ‘Are you happy? If not, consult Mr Parker Pyne, 17 Richmond Street. ‘ The above advert has appeared on countless occasions in the the personal column of The Times, courtesy of the hero of Agatha Christie’s numerous, romantically-inclined mysteries. Plump and bald, Christopher Pyne (although he is always referred to as J Parker Pyne) is a retired civil servant. Having worked as a government employee for 35 years, during which time he tirelessly compiled statistics, Pyne decides to set himself up as a ‘heart specialist’. Renting a London office and hiring the ferociously efficient Miss Felicity Lemon (who would go on to work for Mr Hercule Poirot!), Pyne sets about solving marital and romantic problems with the help of some extraordinary role-playing…
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Ooh, lovely result, Margaret! Parker Pyne doesn’t get the attention that Christie’s better-known sleuths get, but I think those stories are terrific. I hope you’ll enjoy reading them.
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Oh, fun! Enjoy!
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What a great result! I love Christie but haven’t read Parker Pyne yet. I hope you enjoy it!
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Wonderful! I read a collection of twelve Parker Pyne stories a few years ago and absolutely loved them. I hope you do, too!
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Coincidentally I read my first Parker Pyne story this weekend and loved it. I hope you enjoy your spin. A good choice I think!
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I’ve already got this one on my wish list, and after I finish my “Battle Race” challenge, I’m going to buy it (and it doesn’t matter if you like it or not)!
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Lucky you, enjoy!
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Ive never heard of Parker Pyne! Shall have to consult my sister who is the Christie fan
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I never heard about those Agatha Christie’s. Looking forward to your review.
I got Turgenev “Fathers and Sons” with my spin.
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Great result! Hope you enjoy them!
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