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Evil Under the Sun
by Agatha Christie
It's not a surprise that I love Agatha Christie and the 100th anniversary of the publication of 'The Mysterious Affair at Styles' has been the perfect excuse to re-read some of my old favourites. While I did enjoy Miss Marple, Tommy & Tuppence, and her standalone novels, I've always had a soft spot for good old Hercule Poirot. It has been difficult to choose my favourite of the 33 Hercule Poirot novels but 'Evil Under the Sun' is certainly in the top, Or maybe top 5? Still impossible to make up my mind.
Anyway, onto the review.......
Our Belgian friend is enjoying a much deserved holiday at 'Jolly Roger Hotel' on the private island off the south south of England. Benath the seeming tranquility of the island, lies a hotbed of resentment, passion and corruption which quickly comes to a head when Arlena Atuart is found murdered. The most likely suspect's all have alibis so Hercule is pushed to determine the truth before another murder occurs.
As per the standard of Christie's work, there are multiple red herrings scattered throughout the novel and the truth lies is listening to the guests - or prehpas more accurately not to what they do not say. Needless to say, I fell for several of the false clues. This story is good - lots of little twists and turns to ensure that the reader has plenty of work on their hands if you wish to compete with Poirot. Otherwise, jsut seat back and ejoy reaading a classic 'whodunnit' from the Queen of the genre.
Anyway, onto the review.......
Our Belgian friend is enjoying a much deserved holiday at 'Jolly Roger Hotel' on the private island off the south south of England. Benath the seeming tranquility of the island, lies a hotbed of resentment, passion and corruption which quickly comes to a head when Arlena Atuart is found murdered. The most likely suspect's all have alibis so Hercule is pushed to determine the truth before another murder occurs.
As per the standard of Christie's work, there are multiple red herrings scattered throughout the novel and the truth lies is listening to the guests - or prehpas more accurately not to what they do not say. Needless to say, I fell for several of the false clues. This story is good - lots of little twists and turns to ensure that the reader has plenty of work on their hands if you wish to compete with Poirot. Otherwise, jsut seat back and ejoy reaading a classic 'whodunnit' from the Queen of the genre.