Hercule Poirot: Book 17
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Description
When a loathsome tourist is murdered in full view of her fellow sightseers, Poirot doesn't question who did it, but rather, who wouldn't have?
Summary
The first part of the novel (a little over a third) is an effective psychological thriller as the family and the victim are introduced, principally through the perspective of Sarah King and Dr. Gerard, who discuss the behaviour of the family. Mrs. Boynton is sadistic and domineering, traits... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Important People
- Hercule Poirot: the Belgian Detective
- Colonel Carbury: senior figure in Transjordania
- Raymond Boynton: the victim’s stepson
- Carol Boynton: the victim’s stepdaughter
- Lennox Boynton: the victim’s stepson
- Nadine Boynton: Lennox's wife
- Jefferson Cope: an American
- Ginevra Boynton: the victim’s daughter
- Dr. Gerard: a French psychologist
- Sarah King: a young doctor
- Lady Westholme: a member of Parliament
- Miss Amabel Pierce: a former nursery governess
First Sentence
"YOU do see, don't you, that she's go to be killed?"
Table of Contents
Series
This is book 17 in the Hercule Poirot series.
Authors & Contributors
- Agatha Christie (Author)
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