PUBLISHER: HarperCollins
GENRES: Mystery Books, Fiction Books
AUTHORS: Agatha Christie
PAGES: 336 pages
ISBN13: 9780007120710
TAGS: Mystery Books, Fiction Books, Free Books, PDF Books
LANGUAGE: en
TYPE: Digital
“Sad Cypress” is a detective novel by Agatha Christie featuring her famous detective, Hercule Poirot. The story revolves around the murder of a young woman named Elinor Carlisle, who is accused of poisoning her rival in love, Mary Gerrard. The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal, and showcases Poirot’s investigative skills as he unravels the truth behind the crime.
The story begins with Elinor Carlisle’s trial for the murder of Mary Gerrard. The prosecution presents a strong case against Elinor, including evidence that she had both the motive and the opportunity to commit the crime. However, Elinor maintains her innocence, claiming that she is being framed.
Poirot becomes involved in the case when Elinor’s wealthy aunt, Laura Welman, dies and leaves her fortune to Elinor, leading to suspicions that Elinor may have had a financial motive for the murder. Poirot begins to investigate, uncovering a web of secrets and lies among the members of the Welman family and their associates.
As Poirot delves deeper into the case, he discovers that Mary Gerrard had been in possession of a rare and valuable plant, the sad cypress, which may have been the real motive for her murder. Poirot also uncovers a love triangle involving Elinor, Mary, and the handsome young doctor, Peter Lord, which adds further complexity to the case.
In a dramatic climax, Poirot reveals the truth behind the murder, shocking the courtroom and readers alike with his brilliant deduction. The novel ends with Poirot reflecting on the nature of love and the lengths people will go to in its pursuit.
“Sad Cypress” is praised for its intricate plot, well-drawn characters, and surprising twists. It is considered one of Christie’s best works and a classic example of her skill at crafting compelling mysteries.
