ISBN 9780008164898
Rs. 640
HarperCollins
Cards on the Table
Who it's for: fans of classic detective fiction and Hercule Poirot
At a peculiar dinner party hosted by the enigmatic Mr. Shaitana, Hercule Poirot is present when Shaitana is found dead. Shaitana had boasted that four of his guests were unpunished murderers. Now, Poirot, aided by Superintendent Battle, Colonel Race, and Ariadne Oliver, must identify which of the four suspects committed the crime, a challenge that delves deep into their psychology.Why You Should Read? Features a unique premise where the killer is known to be among specific guests. Explores the psychology of crime through character interaction and deduction. Combines classic detective fiction with a focus on character study. Presents one of Hercule Poirot's most intellectually demanding cases.
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- Unique premise: killer is known to be among four specific guests
- Poirot aided by Superintendent Battle, Colonel Race, and Ariadne Oliver
- Focus on psychology of crime and character interaction
- One of Poirot's most intellectually demanding cases
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What is the premise of the book?
At a dinner party hosted by Mr. Shaitana, he is found dead. Shaitana had claimed that four guests were unpunished murderers, so Poirot must identify which one killed him.
Who are the main characters?
Hercule Poirot, Superintendent Battle, Colonel Race, and Ariadne Oliver are the investigators. The suspects are the four guests at the party.
What makes this Poirot case unique?
The killer is known to be among a specific set of four suspects, making it a psychological challenge to determine which one is guilty.
Is this book part of a series?
Yes, it features Hercule Poirot, a recurring character in Agatha Christie's novels, but this information is not provided in the input.