The Man in the Brown Suit - Classic Mystery Novel by Agatha Christie | Perfect for Book Clubs & Mystery Lovers

This is Agatha Christie's first novel. It's good but not as tightly written as her later novels. There is more romance here.So Anne's father dies leaving her with just enough money to settle his debts. She moves to London where she hopes she will find adventure. With very little money, she decides she wants to go to Africa where her father had done some digs. While on the ship, she meets some interesting characters. She is almost murdered but rescued by the man in the brown suit. Who tried to kill her? Why? Who is the Man in the Brown Suit?I enjoyed this. Anne makes friends on her cruise. At least, she has someone to worry about her when the attempts are made on her life. She also has a friend in Suzanne who she can confide in. Suzanne ends up as involved in the mystery as Anne. They have to figure out who murdered the woman back in England, whether the person is on the ship, and how to expose the person. I have to admit I would never have figured it out without the explanation at the end. I was hoping it was not who it turned out to be. But I am glad that the Man in the Brown Suit turned out to be good for Anne.I always forget how good Agatha Christie's writing is until I get lost in one of her stories.