| Author |
Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 |
| Title |
The Plymouth Express Affair
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Consolidated Magazines Corporation (The Blue Book Magazine),1923.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Roger Frank and Sue Clark
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| Summary |
"The Plymouth Express Affair" by Agatha Christie is a crime fiction narrative written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot as he investigates the mysterious murder of a young woman found dead in a train compartment. The narrative delves into the complexities of human relationships and the dark motives that can lead to crime. In this gripping mystery, Lieutenant Alec Simpson inadvertently discovers the body of the Honorable Mrs. Rupert Carrington on the Plymouth Express train. After learning the shocking news, Poirot is drawn into the investigation, uncovering a web of deception involving Mrs. Carrington, her estranged husband Rupert, and her past romantic entanglement with the dubious Count de la Rochefour. As clues come together, Poirot navigates through a labyrinth of lies, leading him to identify the real culprits—a plot involving Mrs. Carrington's maid, who has orchestrated the crime alongside a notorious jewel thief. Ultimately, Poirot's brilliant deductions and insights challenge assumptions, revealing the true nature of both love and greed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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| Subject |
Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Poirot, Hercule (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66446 |
| Release Date |
Oct 2, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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