T O W A R D S  Z E R O

First Published: 1944

Features: Superintendent Battle.

Blurb: What is the connection between a failed suicide attempt, a wrongful accusation of theft against a schoolgirl, and the romantic life of a famous tennis player?

To the casual observer, apparently nothing. But when a houseparty gathers at Gull's Point, the seaside home of an elderly widow, earlier events come to a dramatic head.

To: Robert Graves

DEAR ROBERT,

Since you are kind enough to say you like my stories, I venture to dedicate this book to you. All I ask is that you should sternly restrain your critical faculties [doubtless sharpened by your recent excesses in that line!] when reading it.

This is a story for your pleasure and not a candidate for Mr. Graves' literary pillory!

Your friend,

AGATHA CHRISTIE