Agatha Christie’s debut novel not only introduced the world to her brilliant storytelling but also unveiled one of the most iconic detectives in literary history: Hercule Poirot.
A meticulous and eccentric Belgian refugee of the Great War, Poirot has retired to the quiet English countryside near Styles Court, the estate of his wealthy benefactor, the elderly Emily Inglethorp. But tranquility is shattered when Emily is found poisoned under mysterious circumstances. With the local authorities baffled, Poirot steps in, applying his razor-sharp intellect and meticulous methods to crack the case.
The list of suspects is long—and tangled. There’s Emily’s much younger husband with a dubious alibi, her bitter stepsons with motives to spare, a loyal but secretive companion, a clever young nurse, and a visiting poison specialist whose presence seems all too convenient. Each harbors secrets they’re desperate to protect.
But no deception escapes Poirot’s watchful eye. As red herrings and cunning twists multiply, he cuts through the web of lies with precision and flair—proving why Agatha Christie remains the unrivaled queen of mystery.