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The Case of the Missing Will
by Agatha Christie
Hercule Poirot is hired by Violet Marsh, a self-made woman who has been challenged by her late uncle to find his true will within a year. Andrew Marsh, a wealthy farmer who despised 'book learning' for women, left his estate to charity unless his niece could prove her wits were superior to his own. Poirot and Hastings travel to the remote Crabtree Manor to unravel a series of clever misdirections, hidden cavities, and secret inks. In this classic battle of intellects, Poirot must determine if the old man’s final joke was a test of character or a genuine attempt to disinherit his only kin.
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- 2/18/2019
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Hercule Poirot is hired by Violet Marsh, a self-made woman who has been challenged by her late uncle to find his true will within a year. Andrew Marsh, a wealthy farmer who despised 'book learning' for women, left his estate to charity unless his niece could prove her wits were superior to his own. Poirot and Hastings travel to the remote Crabtree Manor to unravel a series of clever misdirections, hidden cavities, and secret inks. In this classic battle of intellects, Poirot must determine if the old man’s final joke was a test of character or a genuine attempt to disinherit his only kin.
What you'll take away
- Discover how Hercule Poirot tackles a non-violent mystery centered on inheritance and intellectual gamesmanship.
- Learn the importance of looking past obvious clues, such as hidden floorboards and traditional documents.
- Understand the clever use of 'sympathetic ink' and everyday items as tools for concealment.
- Explore the thematic tension between traditional domesticity and the 'New Woman' of the early 20th century.
- Witness the value of professional expertise in solving complex, multi-layered puzzles.
