The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie
"The Murder on the Links" by Agatha Christie is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the iconic Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, who is called upon to investigate the mysterious murder of an English millionaire, Paul Renauld, in France. The narrative opens with Poirot's friend and amateur detective, Captain Hastings, recounting an encounter with a spirited young actress during a train journey, setting the stage fora thrilling tale of intrigue and deception. At the start of the novel, Hastings shares a train compartment with a lively young woman who reveals that she has lost her sister, leading to an unexpected friendship. In the following chapters, Hastings returns to London and soon learns of a dire letter from Renauld, requesting Poirot's assistance due to an imminent threat on his life. As Poirot and Hastings travel to the Villa Geneviève in Merlinville, they discover that Renauld has been found murdered, igniting the investigation. The opening showcases a clever blend of character interactions, intriguing setups, and an atmosphere brimming with suspense, capturing readers' attention as Poirot embarks on unraveling the secrets behind Renauld's death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 |
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| Title | The Murder on the Links |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Murder_on_the_Links |
| Credits | Alex Cabal |
| Credits | Alex Cabal |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Private investigators -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Poirot, Hercule (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58866 |
| Release Date | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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