The Mysterious Affair at Styles

<p><strong>The Mysterious Affair at Styles</strong> is Agatha Christie's first Hercule Poirot novel. The story follows the murder of Emily Inglethorp the wealthy matriarch of Styles Court who dies from strychnine poisoning. Hercule Poirot a brilliant Belgian detective staying nearby is asked to investigate. As Poirot examines the alibis motives and clues-including a shattered coffee cup a burnt will and suspicious behavior among the family-he uncovers a cleverly planned crime. In the end Poirot reveals the murderer through his trademark method: careful observation psychological insight and logical deduction.</p><p></p><p></p>