Five Little Pigs (Hercule Poirot, #24)
by Agatha Christie
Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 19.6K reader ratings. First published in 1942. The book spans 224 pages.
About Five Little Pigs
It was an open and shut case. All the evidence said Caroline Crale poisoned her philandering husband, a brilliant painter. She was quickly and easily convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Now, sixteen years later, in a posthumous letter, Mrs. Crale has assured her grown daughter that she was innocent. But instead of setting the young woman's mind at ease, the letter only raises disquieting questions. Did Caroline indeed write the truth? And if she didn't kill her husband, who did?To find out, the Crale’s daughter asks Hercule Poirot to reopen the case. His investigation takes him deep into the conflicting memories and motivations of the five other people who were with the Crales on the fatal day. With his keen understanding of human psychology, he manages to discover the surprising truth behind the artist's death.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Agatha Christie |
| Published | 1942 |
| Pages | 224 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.95 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,618 |
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What genre is Five Little Pigs?
Five Little Pigs is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Five Little Pigs worth reading?
Based on 19.6K reader ratings, Five Little Pigs has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Five Little Pigs?
Five Little Pigs has 224 pages.
Who wrote Five Little Pigs?
Five Little Pigs was written by Agatha Christie. It was first published in 1942.
What is the ISBN for Five Little Pigs?
The ISBN-13 for Five Little Pigs is 9780425093250.0.
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