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In "Appointment with Death," Agatha Christie transports readers to Jerusalem, where an English family is shattered by the brutal murder of their domineering mother. With tensions running high and everyone a suspect, the famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot arrives to untangle the web of secrets, motives, and alibis.
Poirot’s meticulous interrogation and keen insight expose the hidden dynamics of the family, leading to a surprising resolution that underscores Christie’s skill in blending suspense with atmospheric detail.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Agatha Christie
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