Cards on the Table
“Cards on the Table” by Agatha Christie is a captivating mystery published by HarperCollins in 1996. This Diamond Anniversary Edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English. The story revolves around Mr. Shaitana, a peculiar and affluent collector who invites two experts—a Scotland Yard superintendent and a crime novelist—to a dinner party showcasing his unique collection of individuals who have committed murder without facing justice. The evening takes a dark turn when Shaitana is murdered during a game of bridge, prompting an investigation led by Superintendent Battle, with assistance from the insightful Mrs. Oliver.
Readers will find a blend of intrigue and psychological deduction as the plot unfolds, revealing layers of deception and unexpected twists. The narrative explores themes of crime and justice within a traditional mystery framework, as Battle and Oliver navigate through red herrings and additional fatalities to uncover the truth. This edition offers a classic Christie experience, inviting readers to engage with the characters and the unfolding mystery while contemplating the complexities of human nature and morality.
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Mr. Shaitana is a strange and wealthy collector of snuff boxes and other objets d’art. One evening he invites two specialists, Superintendent Battle of Scotland Yard and crime novelist Ariadne Oliver, to a dinner party to view his special collection: four people who have committed murder and gotten away with it. As they play bridge after dinner, Shaitana is daringly murdered by someone at the party. Battle sets out to solve the crime aided, of course, by the eager Mrs. Oliver who begins with psychological deductions from the bridge score cards. After many red herrings, skeletons in the cupboard and two more deaths, Battle lays his cards on the table.
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