Murder on the Orient Express

Cover of Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Publisher: HarperPaperbacks
Year: 1991
Language: en
Edition: 1st THUS
Pages: 249
ISBN-13: 9780061002748
Dimensions:
Height: 7 Inches
Length: 0.75 Inches
Weight: 0.3 Pounds
Width: 4.25 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 823.912
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Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie is a classic mystery novel published by HarperPaperbacks in 1991. This edition spans 249 pages and is presented in English. The story begins when the renowned Orient Express is halted by a snowdrift, leading to the shocking murder of millionaire Samuel Edward Ratchett, found dead in his locked compartment. Detective Hercule Poirot is called to unravel the mystery, as he must identify the killer among a group of passengers, each with their own motives.

Readers will find a compelling narrative that delves into the intricacies of human nature and deception. As Poirot investigates, he navigates through a web of lies and secrets, revealing the complexities of the characters involved. The book explores themes of justice and morality, all while maintaining a traditional detective story format. With its engaging plot and well-crafted characters, this edition of Murder on the Orient Express is a notable addition to the mystery and detective fiction genre.


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“Just after midnight, the famous Orient Express is stopped in its tracks by a snowdrift. By morning, the millionaire Samuel Edward Ratchett lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. One of his fellow passengers must be the murderer. Isolated by the storm, detective Hercule Poirot must find the killer among a dozen of the dead man’s enemies, before the murderer decides to strike again–p. 4 cover.

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ISBN-13: 9780061002748.
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Language: en. Pages: 249. Edition: 1st THUS.

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