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Description
In this "crime puzzle of the first order" (New York Times), an ordinary flight to London turns extraordinary when a female passenger is shot to death with a venom-tipped dart. Even more bizarre is that the murder went unnoticed by everyone on board-- including the brilliant Hercule Poirot.
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Hercule Poirot: A Belgian private detective residing in England.
- Miss Jane Grey: A woman who works in a beauty parlor; she won enough money for a vacation at Le Pinet in the Irish Sweeps.
- Mr. Norman Gale: A dentist who met Miss Jane Grey at Le Pinet.
- The Countess of Horbury: Formerly a chorus girl.
- Mr. Clancy: A mystery writer.
- M. Armand Dupont: A famous French archaeologist.
- M. Jean Dupont: Armand Dupont's son and partner in his archaeological pursuits.
- Dr. Bryant: A nose and throat specialist on Harley Street.
- Mr. Ryder: A businessman.
- Madame Giselle: A moneylender
- The Hon. Ventia Kerr: A friend of the Countess of Horbury and her husband.
- Inspector Japp: A member of Scotland Yard investigating the murder.
- Monsieur Fournier: A member of the Surete investigating the murder.
- Maitre Alexandre Thibault: Madame Giselle's lawyer.
- Elise Grandier: Madame Giselle's confidential maid.
- Raymond Barraclough: An actor and friend of the Countess of Horbury.
- Anne Morisot: Madame Giselle's daughter.
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Series
This is book 11 in the Hercule Poirot series.
Authors & Contributors
- Agatha Christie (Author)
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