The Mysterious Affair at Styles

Agatha Christie

Casa editrice: Zenith Whispering Pines Publishers

Sinossi

A locked bedroom, a wealthy heiress, and a poison no one can trace—only Hercule Poirot can untangle the truth.
When Emily Inglethorp is found dead inside her tightly secured room, suspicion sweeps through the grand estate at Styles. Every family member has something to hide, and every clue seems to contradict the next. Enter Poirot—brilliant, eccentric, and relentless—who begins peeling back layers of deceit to expose a killer hiding in plain sight.

Celebrated as "the novel that introduced the world to the greatest detective in modern fiction," this debut showcases Christie's signature red herrings, sharp wit, and perfectly planted twists. It's a classic whodunit that still captivates readers and keeps them guessing until the very last page.

If you love clever puzzles, atmospheric settings, and mysteries that reward every clue you catch, this unforgettable case is the perfect place to begin—or continue—your Poirot journey.

Step into Styles Court today and witness the birth of a legend—start reading now.

Disponibile da: 02/12/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 204 pagine.

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