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Description
Miss Emily was old, rich, and afraid--and now, she's dead. Her terrified plea to Hercule Poirot came a little too late. All that's left is a house full of greedy heirs, and a very strange letter that could solve the mystery--or add to it.
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Summary
Emily Arundell writes to Hercule Poirot because she believes she has been the victim of attempted murder. However, unfortunately this letter is delayed and when Poirot receives it, she has been dead for some time. Her doctor, who has lost his sense of smell, says that she died of liver... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Hercule Poirot: the Belgian detective
- Theresa Arundell: the victim's niece
- Dr. Rex Donaldson: Theresa's fiancé
- Charles Arundell: the victim's nephew
- Bella Tanios: the victim's niece
- Dr. Jacob Tanios: Bella's husband
- Wilhelmina Lawson: the victim's companion and heiress
- Captain Hastings: Poirot's slightly slow-witted foil.
- The Sisters Tripp: two rather daft amateur spiritualists whose enthusiasm far outweighs their skill.
First Sentence
MISS Arundell died on May 1st.
Table of Contents
1. The Mistress of Littlegreen House
2. The Relations
3. The Accident
4. Miss Arundell Writes a Letter
5. Hercule Poirot Receives a Letter
6. We Go to Littlegreen House
7. Lunch at The George
8. Interior of Littlegreen House
9. Reconstruction of the Dog's Ball Incident
10. Visit to Miss Peabody
11. Visit to the Misses Tripp
12. Poirot Discusses the Case
13. Theresa Arundell
14. Charles Arundell
15. Miss Lawson
16. Mrs. Tanios
17. Dr. Tanios
18. "A Nigger in the Woodpile"
19. Visit to Mr. Purvis
20. Second Visit to Littlegreen House
21. The Chemist, The Nurse, The Doctor
22. The Woman on the Stairs
23. Dr. Tanios Calls on Us
24. Theresa's Denial
25. I Lie Back and Reflect
26. Mrs. Tanios Refuses to Speak
27. Visit of Dr. Donaldson
28. Another Victim
29. Inquest at Littlegreen House
30. The Last Word
Series
This is book 16 in the Hercule Poirot series.
Authors & Contributors
- Agatha Christie (Author)
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