Part of Hercule Poirot, book 0.1
First published 2013
A terrified woman arrives at Hercule Poirot's door with a desperate plea. She believes her husband is slowly poisoning her while carrying on an affair with a younger woman. The woman begs the Belgian detective to save her life before it's too late. Poirot takes the case seriously and springs into action alongside his faithful companion Captain Hastings. They race against time to uncover the truth behind the woman's fears and stop what may be a deadly plot in progress. But even the great detective's legendary skills may not be enough to prevent tragedy. The question haunts both men as they work frantically to solve the puzzle. Will they arrive in time to save an innocent life, or will their efforts prove futile against a killer's careful planning?
Genres: 20th-century, mystery, crime, detective, agatha-christie, amateur-sleuth
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, race-against-time
Setting: Cornish
Period: 20th-century
21 pages · Kindle Edition · William Morrow Paperbacks
Content warnings: murder