Synopsis

During a seemingly ordinary game of golf, Bobby Jones’s life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers a man lying fatally injured at the base of a cliff. With his last breath, the man utters the enigmatic question, "Why didn't they ask Evans?" Stunned and intrigued, Bobby tries to help, but the man soon dies. A mysterious woman, claiming to be the deceased's sister, appears, swiftly taking Bobby's place in tending to the body. Unsatisfied by the official verdict of accidental death, and haunted by the man's cryptic final words, Bobby embarks on a personal quest for the truth. When a suspicious 'accident' nearly costs him his life, Bobby realizes he has stumbled upon something far more sinister than a mere mishap. Joined by his audacious and spirited friend, Lady Frances "Frankie" Derwent, the duo dives headfirst into a thrilling investigation, employing disguises, cunning, and daring escapades to uncover a complex web of deceit, mistaken identities, and murder, all centered around the elusive "Evans" and a hidden fortune.

Critical Reception

""Why Didn't They Ask Evans?" stands as a quintessential example of Agatha Christie's mastery of the Golden Age detective novel, captivating readers with its ingenious plotting and compelling amateur sleuths."

Adaptations

1980 TV film starring Francesca Annis and James Warwick; 2008 ITV Marple series episode (diverging from the original plot); 2022 BritBox/ITV miniseries directed by Hugh Laurie.

Metadata

ISBN:9780553350050
Pages:226
Age Rating:All Ages

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