The Case of the Discontented Soldier: A Short Story

by Agatha Christie · 2012

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When civilian life proves too dull for Major Wilbrahams, he contacts Parker Pyne to escape his boredom. Pyne's assistant arranges a chance meeting with the beautiful Freda Clegg and the two join forces, but on leaving for Africa they encounter more than they had bargained for.

Genre
mystery
Setting
2010s
Audience
adult
Form
short stories

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