Part of Hercule Poirot, book 31
First published 1983
When a string of petty thefts at a youth hostel disrupts the typing of Poirot's secretary, the famous detective can't resist getting involved. But as he digs into the case, the crimes quickly escalate to murder, and Poirot must untangle a complex web of motives and suspects to uncover the truth. With his sharp intellect and unparalleled deductive skills, the Belgian sleuth navigates a maze of clues and red herrings, all while grappling with the personal stakes of a case that hits close to home. In the end, Poirot's triumph is as much a victory of the heart as of the mind.
Genres: 20th-century, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-detective, complex-mystery
Setting: England, Ying Guo
Period: Xiandai
256 pages · Paperback · Harpercollins Pub Ltd