The Case of the Rich Woman - a Parker Pyne Short Story(1932)

Agatha Christie

Parker Pyne is approached by Mrs. Abner Ryman, a woman whose accumulation of wealth over her lifetime has been accompanied by a diminishing sense of happiness. He finds an unorthodox way of putting interest back into her life. But even he's not certain if his plan will work. Can money make a person happy? Is it needed at all? Is there an in-between?

Librarian's note: this entry relates to the short story, The Case of the Rich Woman. Collections and the other stories by the author are located elsewhere on Goodreads. The Parker Pyne series includes 14 short stories. Entries for the stories can be found by searching GR for: a Parker Pyne Short Story.

Librarian's note #2: the story was published in the print anthologies, Parker Pyne Investigates and Mr. Parker Pyne, Detective but it first appeared in Cosmopolitan magazine in 1932.

Librarian's note #3: this is #6 of the 14 stories.