PUBLISHER: HarperCollins
GENRES: Mystery Books, Fiction Books
AUTHORS: Agatha Christie
PAGES: 303 pages
ISBN13: 9780007119356
TAGS: Mystery Books, Fiction Books, Free Books, PDF Books
LANGUAGE: en
TYPE: Digital
“Appointment with Death” is a detective novel by Agatha Christie featuring her famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. The story is set in the Middle East, specifically in the ancient city of Petra, and follows Poirot as he investigates the mysterious death of a wealthy American woman, Mrs. Boynton.
The novel begins with the Boynton family, including Mrs. Boynton and her four stepchildren, traveling through the Middle East on a sightseeing tour. Mrs. Boynton is a tyrannical and manipulative woman who exercises total control over her family, who all live in fear of her. She is particularly cruel to her stepchildren, treating them more like servants than family members.
During their visit to Petra, Mrs. Boynton is found dead, apparently from natural causes. However, Poirot is not convinced and begins to investigate, suspecting that Mrs. Boynton may have been murdered. As he interviews the members of the tour group, he uncovers a web of secrets, resentments, and hidden motives among the Boynton family and their companions.
Through his investigation, Poirot discovers that each of the Boynton children had a motive for wanting their stepmother dead, as did several other members of the tour group. As he pieces together the clues, Poirot must navigate the complex relationships and conflicting stories of the suspects to uncover the truth behind Mrs. Boynton’s death.
In a dramatic climax, Poirot gathers the suspects together and reveals the identity of the killer, shocking everyone with his brilliant deduction. The novel ends with Poirot reflecting on the nature of evil and the consequences of allowing cruelty and tyranny to go unchecked.
“Appointment with Death” is praised for its intricate plot, well-drawn characters, and evocative setting. It is considered one of Christie’s best works and a classic example of her skill at crafting compelling mysteries.
