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220 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006168898
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication date: 01 March 1948
Description
When a widow tries to collect on her inheritance, her late husband's family is unpleasantly surprised. They're even more horrified by the news that this lovely stranger may be a bigamist. Now murder shakes the family tree, and it's time for Hercul...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,231 reviews
Moods
tense 27%
dark 23%
adventurous 18%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 6%
emotional 5%
reflective 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 41% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Domestic abuse, SuicideModerate
Death, Racial slurs, WarMinor
Drug use, Drug abuse, Misogyny
220 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006168898
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication date: 01 March 1948
Description
When a widow tries to collect on her inheritance, her late husband's family is unpleasantly surprised. They're even more horrified by the news that this lovely stranger may be a bigamist. Now murder shakes the family tree, and it's time for Hercul...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,231 reviews
Moods
tense 27%
dark 23%
adventurous 18%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 6%
emotional 5%
reflective 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 41% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Domestic abuse, SuicideModerate
Death, Racial slurs, WarMinor
Drug use, Drug abuse, Misogyny