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Taken at the Flood (aka There is a Tide...)

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Year 2004 Edition year
Pages 231 Mid-length read
Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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From the record on file, Taken at the Flood (aka There is a Tide...) by Agatha Christie reads like a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Stored edition details show 2004 • Berkley Pub Group • 231 pages, which helps set expectations for scope and pacing.

Edition on file: 2004 • Berkley Pub Group • 231 pages • ISBN 9780425068038.

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This one stands out through its reading feel more than through dry edition details: Idea-led • Weekend read.

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