The mystery of the Blue Train
Author | : Agatha Christie |
Publisher | : Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd |
Total Pages | : 334 |
Release | : 2024-10-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789363187399 |
ISBN-13 | : 936318739X |
Rating | : 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 'The Mystery of the Blue Train' explores themes of wealth, love, and betrayal while offering readers the classic Agatha Christie "whodunit" experience. Detective Hercule Poirot investigates a murder aboard the luxurious Blue Train traveling from Paris to the French Riviera. The story begins when wealthy American heiress Ruth Kettering is found dead in her compartment, her face disfigured and her valuable ruby, the'Heart of Fire,'missing. The novel demonstrates that, despite the glamor of high society, human emotions like love, betrayal, and greed can lead to tragedy. This book is a must-read for its brilliant plotting, memorable characters, and rich atmosphere.