![]() ![]() The titular secret is revealed early on, a secret passage with a switch hidden behind a painting. ![]() ![]() Chimneys is so named for its countless smokeshafts due to fireplaces for each of many rooms. Chimneys is the titular manorhouse setting for this mystery ( Hatfield House plays the part of the Chimneys mannerhouse.). One might think that this book features an odd trait of fire flues, perhaps an idiosyncrasy known only to professional Bowbell Cockney sweeps, but no. The detective of the original novel, Anthony Cade remains (Jonas Armstrong), not merely a suspect but one of hoodlumish character. Regulars who watch the show are not fond of this episode, but whether that is loyalty to the source or a disagreement with the revision is not mine to say. The Agatha Christie’s Marple version of The Secret of Chimneys inserts Jane Marple (Julia McKenzie), adds the elements of The Herb of Death and then there’s a different killer and a different motivation from the book. Read, as usual, at your own risk and peril. However the stories are different enough that I can’t assure I’m actually spoiling the book. Spoiler Warning: I discuss details of the episode Agatha Christie’s Marple: S05E02 The Secret of Chimneys which is related to the Agatha Christie book. ![]()
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