"The Last Cup: On Christmas Eve, the scent of death lingers... when poison becomes a delicate drop in the wine of memories, and the last thing the victim tastes is the truth!" Here are comprehensive details and information about the book shown in the picture: Book Description Book Title: The novel "The Last Cup" (The original English version is known as Sparkling Cyanide, and is sometimes published under the title "The Last Celebration"). Author: The queen of detective novels, British writer Agatha Christie. Publisher: Dar Al-Thaqafa - Beirut. Number of Pages: The Dar Al-Thaqafa edition typically ranges between 190 to 200 pages (around 208 pages in some digital copies derived from it). Plot Summary: The story unfolds in a thrilling mystery framework around a horrific murder by cyanide poisoning of "Rosemary Barton" at a dinner party among her friends, with investigations later revealing hidden secrets and motives among everyone. Condition of the Copy Shown in the Picture Outer Cover: The blue paper cover shows clear signs of wear and age; there are bends, minor tears, and a tear in the upper right corner of the cover, in addition to slight fading of color due to storage or frequent reading. Artwork and Design: The classic colored cover illustration depicting the crime scene and dinner is still somewhat clear and retains its features, despite folds on the cover near the spine. Overall Condition Assessment: The copy is considered to be in acceptable to average condition (clearly used), not in new or perfect "antique" condition, due to the minor tears at the edges of the cover and the bends. Is the Copy Rare? Historically and Publication-wise: Editions from "Dar Al-Thaqafa in Beirut" of Agatha Christie's novels date back to earlier periods (such as the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s). Value of the Copy: These old paperback editions published by reputable Beirut publishing houses have become beloved and sought after by collectors of old books and classic pocket novels, and are considered relatively "rare to find" in the current market in excellent condition. As for this copy in its used condition, it is considered a nice antique piece for lovers of the scent of old books.