The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb

by Agatha Christie

"The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb" by Agatha Christie immerses readers in another spellbinding Hercule Poirot mystery. Set against the backdrop of an archaeological expedition to Egypt, this short story unfolds as Poirot is called upon to investigate the ominous deaths surrounding the opening of a newly discovered tomb.

As Poirot unravels the enigma, he encounters a cast of characters, each with their own motives and secrets. Christie's storytelling prowess shines as she blends elements of ancient history with a contemporary whodunit, creating an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue.

In "The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb," Agatha Christie once again showcases her ability to craft a compelling mystery. Poirot's astute observations and deductive reasoning are on full display, offering readers a tantalizing glimpse into the fascinating world of archaeology and the timeless allure of Christie's intricate plots.

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Genres: Agatha Christie, Audiobook

1 pages, Audio CD

Published January 1, 2019

About the author

Agatha 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)

Reviews

[Sipovic]

После вскрытия могилы фараона умирает археолог, затем — ещё двое участников экспедиции. Жена покойного просит Пуаро выяснить правду.
А вот по-настоящему хороший рассказ, упирающийся как в потолок в собственную краткость.
Выбрав Египет, Агата Кристи не просто использовала его как нестандартный задник, но и как следует им воспользовалась, отправив своего героя ругаться на пирамиды и страдать в поездке на верблюдах.
Вообще у Пуаро тут настоящий бенефис. Он то рисует пентаграммы, то читает лекции о чёрной и белой магии, а то вообще притворяется мёртвым, не давая читателю заскучать. Преступление получилось излишне бытовым, и, возможно, не самым эффектным в карьере писательницы, да и материал, совершенно точно мог бы без потерь увеличиться раза в два, и только бы выиграл, избавившись от ощущения стремительной спешки, когда по фабуле протаскивают как ребёнка за руку, будто боясь куда-то опоздать.  Уверен, стань "Проклятье египетской гробницы" романом, пусть небольшим, оно, даже не имея его сложно исполнимого злодеяния было бы перспективнее какого-нибудь "Убийства в Месопотамии".

[Molly Davies - O'Keeffe]

30 minute audio book
✅ I love Poirot - he’s a trickster
✅ Love a murder mystery
✅ Short and sweet
✅ Supernatural elements

Info:
One by one the men who discovered and opened the tomb of King Men-He-Rah are beginning to die. Superstition spreads that they have been cursed by the dead king. Poirot is asked to investigate the supernatural deaths by a concerned mother. Hastings is left bewildered when Poirot asserts his belief in the supernatural…

[Mike Lisanke]

I think my very 1st encounter with Hercule Poirot was on the Orient traveling all over parts. When someone doesn't know the reputation of a brilliant detective they're much more likely to make mistakes like assuming their tricks work on everyone... Mummy's curse? seriously? 😁

[HiI’mKatILoveBooks!]

Boring. Hardly an adventure. I get that this is a short story but there was no plot. I listened to the audiobook while doing laundry and I was like huh. That’s it? Yup it is. Such a letdown from Ms. Christie.

[Teddi]

A bit longer than some of the short stories but still a miraculous solving by Poirot.

[Jo R]

3.5 short and sweet