by Mido
First published 2020
Hercule Poirot arrives at Styles Court to find the wealthy mistress of the estate dead under suspicious circumstances. The Belgian detective faces a web of potential killers, each with compelling motives. Her recently married husband appears interested primarily in her fortune. Her stepsons harbor their own resentments about inheritance. The family doctor had regular access to the victim. Her hired companion lived under the same roof and knew her intimate secrets. Poirot must sift through lies, alibis, and hidden grudges to identify the murderer. The detective's methodical approach reveals the deadly consequences of greed and betrayal within the seemingly respectable household. This case establishes Poirot's reputation for solving crimes that baffle local authorities.
Genres: 20th-century, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: unreliable-narrator, web-of-lies
Setting: Styles Court
Period: 20th-century
158 pages · Paperback · Independently Published