why didn't they ask evans

"Why Didn't They Ask Evans?" is a detective fiction novel by Agatha Christie, first published in 1934. The story centers on Bobby Jones, who finds a dying man at a golf course. The man’s last words are the mysterious question: "Why didn’t they ask Evans?" This cryptic phrase drives Bobby and his friend Lady Frances Derwent (Frankie) to investigate the man's death, uncovering a complex mystery involving deceit, betrayal, and murder. The title originated from a spontaneous remark Christie once overheard, and Evans is an unknown character whose identity and role become key to solving the puzzle posed by the dying man's question. The tale is known for its lively narrative and amateur detective charm, absent of Poirot, and has been adapted multiple times for TV and film.