In "Ordeal by Innocence," Agatha Christie explores themes of justice and family secrets. The story centers around the murder of wealthy philanthropist Rachel Argyle, who was killed years earlier, with her adopted son Jack accused and convicted of the crime. Following Jack's death in prison, a stranger named Arthur Calgary comes forward with evidence that could exonerate him. As Calgary investigates, he uncovers buried truths about Rachel's family, revealing hidden motives and deep-seated resentments among her loved ones. The narrative twists and turns as secrets are uncovered, leading to a shocking conclusion that challenges perceptions of guilt and innocence. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Agatha Christie Collection .

There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Agatha Christie is known throughout the world as the Queen of Crime. Her books have sold over a billion copies in English with another billion in over 70 foreign languages. She is the most widely published author of all time and in any language, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. She is the author of 80 crime novels and short story collections, 20 plays, and six novels written under the name of Mary Westmacott.