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Black Coffee
by Agatha Christie
When renowned physicist Sir Claud Amory suspects a member of his own household is attempting to steal a top-secret explosive formula, he turns to the legendary Hercule Poirot for help. Invited to the Amory country estate under the guise of a weekend guest, Poirot and his faithful companion Captain Hastings arrive to find the household simmering with suppressed tension and hidden secrets. The stakes turn deadly when the formula vanishes and a murder is committed, forcing the detective to use his 'little grey cells' to unmask the culprit. Originally a successful stage play, this vintage mystery has been expertly adapted into a novel that captures the authentic spirit of Agatha Christie.
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- 0.4 MB
- Published
- 11/23/2011
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When renowned physicist Sir Claud Amory suspects a member of his own household is attempting to steal a top-secret explosive formula, he turns to the legendary Hercule Poirot for help. Invited to the Amory country estate under the guise of a weekend guest, Poirot and his faithful companion Captain Hastings arrive to find the household simmering with suppressed tension and hidden secrets. The stakes turn deadly when the formula vanishes and a murder is committed, forcing the detective to use his 'little grey cells' to unmask the culprit. Originally a successful stage play, this vintage mystery has been expertly adapted into a novel that captures the authentic spirit of Agatha Christie.
What you'll take away
- Experience a classic 'locked room' style mystery set in a secluded country estate.
- Follow Hercule Poirot as he navigates a household where every family member is a suspect.
- Delve into a high-stakes plot involving national security and a deadly scientific formula.
- Enjoy the iconic dynamic between the meticulous Poirot and the loyal Captain Hastings.
- Witness the transition of a beloved Christie stage play into a full-length prose mystery.
