Books like Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie
On the night before Christmas, the tyrannical and filthy‑rich Simeon Lee is discovered dead in his locked bedroom, his throat cut. The case baffles local investigators, prompting the famed Belgian detective Hercule Poirot to step in. Poirot's meticulous mind and seasoned experience with murder mysteries guide him as he pieces together clues, examines motives, and navigates the tense atmosphere of an English household on holiday. His urgent goal is to solve the crime and stop the murderer from claiming more victims before the New Year arrives.
First publish date: 1939
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Agatha Christie
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