A funeral is followed by the usual family gathering at which the dead man’s sister comments that he was murdered. The remark causes consternation. The family solicitor is worried and the comment stirs his own doubts about the death. He decides to call in Hercule Poirot to investigate.
Then Cora, the lady who made the unfortunate remark, is found hacked to death and the police get involved as well as Poirot. What is gradually revealed as Poirot asks the family some awkward questions is a web of relationships which could have led to multiple murder.
This is a very cleverly plotted book with plenty of clues and red herrings to keep the most observant reader guessing. It certainly kept me guessing almost to the last few pages. If you enjoy classic crime novels then this is well worth reading. The Poirot series can be read in any order.
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