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Description: Who wouldn't be pleased to attend a small dinner party being held by Sir Charles Cartwright, once the leading star of the London stage? At his "Crow's Nest" home in Loomouth, Cornwall.
Unfortunately, thirteen guests arrived at the actor's house, most unlucky. One of them was a vicar. It was to be a particularly unlucky evening for the mild-mannered Reverend Stephen Babbington, who choked on his cocktail, went into convulsions and died. But when his martini glass was sent for chemical analysis, there was no trace of poison -- just as Hercule Poirot, also in attendance, had predicted. Even more troubling for the great detective, there was absolutely no motive!
Genre: Mystery - Classic
Why I Picked This Book: This was the March pick for the Read Christie 2025 Challenge
My Impression: This is one of the mysteries I always forget about but also really enjoy reading. The main character is a famous actor and the murder seems as motive-less as it can possibly. Hercule Poirot is a side character for the bulk of the book as is Mr. Satterthwaite, much to my delight. Mr. Satterthwaite is the main character in Christie's Harley Quinn short stories which are some of my favorites. As well, Egg Lytton-Gore and her mother, Lady Mary are interesting side characters and I really enjoyed their time on the page.
The mystery and the investigation were both really interesting and I really enjoyed seeing everything be revealed. This is one of Christie's underrated mysteries and I'm so glad the Read Christie Challenge had me reread this one.
Would I Read More of this Series/Author? Absolutely! I'm looking forward to the April read.
Would I Recommend this Book? If you're looking for a lesser-known Christie to read this is a fun one.
Would I Recommend this Book? If you're looking for a lesser-known Christie to read this is a fun one.
I've read this one and remember liking it a lot. It's been a long time since re-visited it. I remember thinking the name 'Egg' was funny. Glad you are doing this 'Read Christie Challenge' so I can remember ones that I love. I keep thinking I may join the challenge. We'll see. Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteI'm living vicariously through you with these Christie reads. I have read many of them and will probably read them again at some point.
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It looks like the reread was really enjoyable. It is so good to relish a book we love.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this one. I'll have to see if my library has it. I have to catch up on my Agatha reading.
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