PUBLISHER: HarperCollins
GENRES: Mystery Books, Classics Books
AUTHORS: Agatha Christie
PAGES: 347 pages
ISBN13: 9780007119318
TAGS: Mystery Books, Classics Books, Free Books, PDF Books
LANGUAGE: en
TYPE: Digital
“Murder on the Orient Express” is a detective novel by Agatha Christie featuring her famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. The story is set aboard the luxurious train, the Orient Express, which is traveling from Istanbul to Calais. The novel is known for its intricate plot, clever twists, and memorable characters.
The story begins with Poirot boarding the train in Istanbul, where he meets a diverse group of passengers, including an American businessman, a Russian princess, a British governess, and a Hungarian diplomat, among others. The train is unexpectedly stopped by a snowdrift, and during the night, one of the passengers, an American named Ratchett, is found dead in his compartment, stabbed multiple times.
Poirot is asked by the train’s director to investigate the murder, and he begins to interview the passengers and gather clues. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers that many of the passengers have connections to a notorious kidnapping and murder that occurred several years earlier in the United States, in which Ratchett was involved under a different identity.
Through his meticulous investigation, Poirot uncovers a complex web of motives and alibis, leading him to conclude that all the passengers had a hand in the murder, each with their own reason for wanting Ratchett dead. In a dramatic climax, Poirot reveals the truth behind the murder, shocking the passengers and readers alike with his brilliant deduction.
“Murder on the Orient Express” is a classic example of Christie’s skill at crafting intricate mysteries with surprising twists. The novel is praised for its clever plot, engaging characters, and the way it challenges readers to solve the mystery alongside Poirot. It remains one of Christie’s most popular and enduring works, and has been adapted into numerous films, TV shows, and stage productions.
