PUBLISHER: HarperCollins
GENRES: Mystery Books, Fiction Books, Classics Books
AUTHORS: Agatha Christie
PAGES: 416 pages
ISBN13: 9780007119325
TAGS: Mystery Books, Fiction Books, Classics Books, Free Books, PDF Books
LANGUAGE: en
TYPE: Digital
“Death on the Nile” is a detective novel by Agatha Christie featuring her famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. The story is set aboard a luxurious river steamer, the Karnak, as it cruises down the Nile River in Egypt. The novel is known for its exotic setting, complex plot, and memorable characters.
The story begins with Poirot taking a holiday in Egypt, where he meets a wealthy heiress named Linnet Ridgeway. Linnet has recently married her former best friend’s fiancé, Simon Doyle, and the couple is on their honeymoon aboard the Karnak. However, their honeymoon is marred by the presence of Jacqueline de Bellefort, the jilted former best friend, who is also on the cruise.
As tensions escalate between the three, Jacqueline is overheard threatening Linnet, leading many to suspect her of foul play when Linnet is found murdered in her cabin. Poirot is asked to investigate, and he begins to interview the passengers and gather clues.
Through his investigation, Poirot uncovers a web of deceit, jealousy, and betrayal among the passengers, many of whom have motives for wanting Linnet dead. As he pieces together the clues, Poirot realizes that the solution to the mystery lies in a series of seemingly unrelated events that took place before the cruise began.
In a dramatic climax, Poirot reveals the truth behind Linnet’s murder, shocking the passengers and readers alike with his brilliant deduction. The novel ends with Poirot reflecting on the nature of justice and the complexities of human nature.
“Death on the Nile” is praised for its intricate plot, richly drawn characters, and evocative setting. It is considered one of Christie’s best works and has been adapted into several films and TV adaptations.
