Susan in NC’s Reviews > The Mysterious Mr. Quin > Status Update

“Mr. Quin was holding up a bottle of red wine, examining the label on it. The bottle was between him and the light but for a minute or two a red glow enveloped his person.” Is Quin supposed to be a demon? Last story, in Corsica, he appeared to be making amends for evil dead husband…

Hilarious, “Bimbo” is an attractive 25-year-old man, Lady Stranleigh’s latest love interest- husband #5, Mr. satterthwaite muses?

The last story, taking place on a tropical island, was weird, very supernatural vibe, even more than usual! Quin seems to imply he’s an advocate for the dead, walks off a cliff at the end!

I wonder what or who Christie meant Mr. Quin to represent? How does he keep mysteriously appearing, just when mr. Satterthwaite have a mystery on his hands?

“It was all the encouragement Mr. Satterthwaite needed. His general role in life was that of listener and looker-on. Only in the company of Mr. Quin was the position reversed. There Mr. Quin was the appreciative listener, and Mr. Satterthwaite took the centre of the stage”