Evil Under the Sun (Hercule Poirot, #23)
by Agatha Christie
Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 28.8K reader ratings. First published in 1941. The book spans 220 pages.
About Evil Under the Sun
It seems that no matter how hard he tries, Poirot never quite gets a holiday. This story sees him in Devon, Agatha Christie’s home county, and, of course, among the scantily clad sunbathers, a murdered woman is found.It was not unusual to find the beautiful bronzed body of the sun-loving Arlena Stuart stretched out on a beach, face down. Only, on this occasion, there was no sun… she had been strangled. Ever since Arlena’s arrival at the resort, Hercule Poirot had detected sexual tension in the seaside air. But could this apparent ‘crime of passion’ have been something more evil and premeditated altogether?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Agatha Christie |
| Published | 1941 |
| Pages | 220 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.94 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 28,776 |
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What genre is Evil Under the Sun?
Evil Under the Sun is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Evil Under the Sun worth reading?
Based on 28.8K reader ratings, Evil Under the Sun has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Evil Under the Sun?
Evil Under the Sun has 220 pages.
Who wrote Evil Under the Sun?
Evil Under the Sun was written by Agatha Christie. It was first published in 1941.
What is the ISBN for Evil Under the Sun?
The ISBN-13 for Evil Under the Sun is 9781579126280.0.
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