The Murder on the Links (Hercule Poirot, #2)
by Agatha Christie
The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie holds a well received rating of 3.80 out of 5, based on 18.8K reader ratings. First published in 1923. The book spans 228 pages.
About The Murder on the Links
Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is summoned to France after receiving a distressing letter with a urgent cry for help. Upon his arrival in Merlinville-sur-Mer, the investigator finds the man who penned the letter, the South American millionaire Monsieur Renauld, stabbed to death and his body flung into a freshly dug open grave on the golf course adjoining the property. Meanwhile the millionaire's wife is found bound and gagged in her room. Apparently, it seems that Renauld and his wife were victims of a failed break-in, resulting in Renauld's kidnapping and death.There's no lack of suspects: his wife, whose dagger served as the weapon; his embittered son, who would have killed for independence; and his mistress, who refused to be ignored - and each felt deserving of the dead man's fortune. The police think they've found the cumprit. But Poirot has his doubts. Why is the dead man wearing an overcoat that is too big for him? And who was the impassioned love-letter in the pocket for? Before Poirot can answer these questions, the case is turned upside down by the discovery of a second, identically murdered corpse...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Agatha Christie |
| Published | 1923 |
| Pages | 228 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.80 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 18,834 |
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What genre is The Murder on the Links?
The Murder on the Links is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Murder on the Links worth reading?
Based on 18.8K reader ratings, The Murder on the Links has an average score of 3.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Murder on the Links?
The Murder on the Links has 228 pages.
Who wrote The Murder on the Links?
The Murder on the Links was written by Agatha Christie. It was first published in 1923.
What is the ISBN for The Murder on the Links?
The ISBN-13 for The Murder on the Links is 9780425067950.0.
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