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The Case of the Missing Will
"The Case of the Missing Will" by Agatha Christie is a captivating mystery novel that follows the renowned detective Hercule Poirot as he investigates a perplexing case of a missing document and its implications on a wealthy family's inheritance.
When wealthy businessman Andrew Marsh dies unexpectedly, leaving behind a substantial fortune, his family gathers to hear the reading of his will. However, to everyone's surprise, the will cannot be found. As tensions rise and suspicions mount among the family members, Poirot is called in to unravel the mystery and uncover the truth.
With his keen powers of observation and sharp intellect, Poirot delves into the secrets and hidden motives of the Marsh family, uncovering a web of deceit, betrayal, and long-buried resentments. As he follows the twists and turns of the investigation, Poirot must untangle the complex relationships and uncover the true culprit behind the disappearance of the will.
Set against the backdrop of a grand estate and filled with Christie's trademark wit and suspense, "The Case of the Missing Will" is a classic whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its clever plotting, memorable characters, and surprising twists, this novel showcases Agatha Christie at the height of her storytelling prowess, delivering a mystery that is as satisfying as it is entertaining.
When wealthy businessman Andrew Marsh dies unexpectedly, leaving behind a substantial fortune, his family gathers to hear the reading of his will. However, to everyone's surprise, the will cannot be found. As tensions rise and suspicions mount among the family members, Poirot is called in to unravel the mystery and uncover the truth.
With his keen powers of observation and sharp intellect, Poirot delves into the secrets and hidden motives of the Marsh family, uncovering a web of deceit, betrayal, and long-buried resentments. As he follows the twists and turns of the investigation, Poirot must untangle the complex relationships and uncover the true culprit behind the disappearance of the will.
Set against the backdrop of a grand estate and filled with Christie's trademark wit and suspense, "The Case of the Missing Will" is a classic whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its clever plotting, memorable characters, and surprising twists, this novel showcases Agatha Christie at the height of her storytelling prowess, delivering a mystery that is as satisfying as it is entertaining.
- GenresMysteryAgatha Christie
1 pages, Audio CD
Published January 1, 2019
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Agatha Christie
5,636 books74.4k followersAgatha Christie also wrote romance novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, and was occasionally published under the name Agatha Christie Mallowan.
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE (née Miller) was an English writer known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world's longest-running play, the murder mystery The Mousetrap, which has been performed in the West End of London since 1952. A writer during the "Golden Age of Detective Fiction", Christie has been called the "Queen of Crime". She also wrote six novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott. In 1971, she was made a Dame (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to literature. Guinness World Records lists Christie as the best-selling fiction writer of all time, her novels having sold more than two billion copies.
This best-selling author of all time wrote 66 crime novels and story collections, fourteen plays, and six novels under a pseudonym in romance. Her books sold more than a billion copies in the English language and a billion in translation. According to Index Translationum, people translated her works into 103 languages at least, the most for an individual author. Of the most enduring figures in crime literature, she created Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple. She atuhored The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in the history of modern theater.
Associated Names:
Agata Christie
Agata Kristi
Агата Кристи (Russian)
Агата Крісті (Ukrainian)
Αγκάθα Κρίστι (Greek)
アガサ クリスティ (Japanese)
阿嘉莎·克莉絲蒂 (Chinese)
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE (née Miller) was an English writer known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world's longest-running play, the murder mystery The Mousetrap, which has been performed in the West End of London since 1952. A writer during the "Golden Age of Detective Fiction", Christie has been called the "Queen of Crime". She also wrote six novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott. In 1971, she was made a Dame (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to literature. Guinness World Records lists Christie as the best-selling fiction writer of all time, her novels having sold more than two billion copies.
This best-selling author of all time wrote 66 crime novels and story collections, fourteen plays, and six novels under a pseudonym in romance. Her books sold more than a billion copies in the English language and a billion in translation. According to Index Translationum, people translated her works into 103 languages at least, the most for an individual author. Of the most enduring figures in crime literature, she created Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple. She atuhored The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in the history of modern theater.
Associated Names:
Agata Christie
Agata Kristi
Агата Кристи (Russian)
Агата Крісті (Ukrainian)
Αγκάθα Κρίστι (Greek)
アガサ クリスティ (Japanese)
阿嘉莎·克莉絲蒂 (Chinese)
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January 30, 2025
Light
This one was light and kinda fun. I liked the scavenger hunting concept.
This one was light and kinda fun. I liked the scavenger hunting concept.
July 17, 2024
What good is an education?
More specifically, what good is an education for women? <--said Violet Marsh's Uncle Andrew.
When she was orphaned at 14, Violet went to live with her uncle on his farm, and they mostly got along very well.
It wasn't until she decided to further her education that a rift developed between them.
As his only living relative, her uncle had planned to leave his fortune to his niece. However, he told her if she went ahead with this hair-brained idea of more schooling, he'd cut her out of the will.
Violet went to school.
They were still on speaking terms when he died, and he apparently decided to give her a sporting chance to get his money. She had one year to live in his house and prove how clever she was by pitting her smarts against his. If she failed, all of his money went to charity, and she would get diddly-squat. She assumed this meant he's hidden a new will in her favor somewhere on his property.
So what does education do for you?
Well, in Violet's case, it told her to always call in an expert.
Poirot solved the mystery, while Hastings wondered what her uncle would think about the way Violet beat him at his own game.
Originally published in The Sketch magazine in 1923.
Read as part of the short story collections The Early Cases of Hercule Poirot & Poirot Investigates .
More specifically, what good is an education for women? <--said Violet Marsh's Uncle Andrew.
When she was orphaned at 14, Violet went to live with her uncle on his farm, and they mostly got along very well.
It wasn't until she decided to further her education that a rift developed between them.
As his only living relative, her uncle had planned to leave his fortune to his niece. However, he told her if she went ahead with this hair-brained idea of more schooling, he'd cut her out of the will.
Violet went to school.
They were still on speaking terms when he died, and he apparently decided to give her a sporting chance to get his money. She had one year to live in his house and prove how clever she was by pitting her smarts against his. If she failed, all of his money went to charity, and she would get diddly-squat. She assumed this meant he's hidden a new will in her favor somewhere on his property.
So what does education do for you?
Well, in Violet's case, it told her to always call in an expert.
Poirot solved the mystery, while Hastings wondered what her uncle would think about the way Violet beat him at his own game.
Originally published in The Sketch magazine in 1923.
Read as part of the short story collections The Early Cases of Hercule Poirot & Poirot Investigates .
February 3, 2025
Not Christie's best work, but it's still okay
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