The Mysterious Affair at Styles
The Mysterious Affair at Styles
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During World War I, Captain Arthur Hastings is invited to spend his sick leave at Styles Court, the country estate of his friend John Cavendish. The tranquility is shattered when Emily Inglethorp, the wealthy matriarch, is found dead from strychnine poisoning. With the local authorities baffled, Hastings enlists the help of his friend, the meticulous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot.
As Poirot delves into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets, jealousies, and hidden motives among the residents of Styles Court. With his "little grey cells" at work, Poirot must navigate red herrings and deceit to reveal the truth behind Emily's death.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles is Agatha Christie's debut novel, introducing the iconic detective Hercule Poirot and setting the stage for a legacy of masterful mystery writing.
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During World War I, Captain Arthur Hastings is invited to spend his sick leave at Styles Court, the country estate of his friend John Cavendish. The tranquility is shattered when Emily Inglethorp, the wealthy matriarch, is found dead from strychnine poisoning. With the local authorities baffled, Hastings enlists the help of his friend, the meticulous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot.
As Poirot delves into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets, jealousies, and hidden motives among the residents of Styles Court. With his "little grey cells" at work, Poirot must navigate red herrings and deceit to reveal the truth behind Emily's death.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles is Agatha Christie's debut novel, introducing the iconic detective Hercule Poirot and setting the stage for a legacy of masterful mystery writing.