Cards on the Table
Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie, published by HarperCollins Publishers on May 4, 2016, is a mystery novel that invites readers into a world of intrigue and deception. The story begins at an exhibition of snuff boxes, where the renowned detective Hercule Poirot encounters the enigmatic Mr. Shaitana, who boasts of his unique collection of individuals who have evaded justice for murder. Poirot’s curiosity leads him to a dinner party hosted by Shaitana, where a group of guests, including mystery novelist Ariadne Oliver and Scotland Yard’s Superintendent Battle, gather for an evening that takes a dark turn.
As the evening unfolds, Shaitana skillfully steers the conversation toward motives for murder, revealing the tensions among the guests. Following dinner, a game of bridge culminates in Shaitana’s shocking murder, leaving only four suspects, each harboring secrets. This edition, comprising 272 pages, delves into themes of mystery and detective work, showcasing Christie’s signature style of weaving complex narratives filled with suspense and psychological depth. Readers will find themselves drawn into a web of clues and motives as Poirot seeks to uncover the truth behind the crime.
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At an exhibition of snuff boxes, Hercule Poirot meets Mr. Shaitana, a mysterious foreign man. Shaitana jokes about Poirot’s visit to the snuff box exhibition, and claims that he has a better “collection” that Poirot would enjoy — people who have gotten away with murder. Though apprehensive, Poirot accepts an invitation to a dinner party where Shaitana will show off his collection. Upon his arrival, Poirot is joined by mystery novelist Ariadne Oliver, Scotland Yard’s Superintendent Battle, Colonel Race of the Secret Service, and four more guests. Having brought them all to dinner, Shaitana manipulates the topic of conversation to possible motives for murder. He makes allusions to crimes being committed, yet their culprits getting away scot-free. During this conversation, several of the guests exhibit nervous reactions. A post-dinner bridge game results in Shaitana’s murder — stabbed in the chest with a jeweled stiletto. There are only four suspects — each of them with something to hide.
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