Eight stars
Agatha Christie presents another murder in which her Belgian detective proves his worth while on holidays. One can only wonder if Poirot is the original Jessica Fletcher, always turning up where murder arrives. When a young actress is found strangled on the beach, Poirot has a long list of suspects and motive, but he must explore things in detail to determine the murderer. Christie does a masterful job, providing the reader with something quite enticing to devour.
The Jolly Roger is a wonderfully posh resort in England, perfect for those who are established, as well as others who aim to be. After the discovery of a young bride on the beach, everyone wonders what happened to her. It appears that she was strangled, but the perpetrator is not yet known. Working through the countless secrets and motives that arise leaves Poirot wondering if this was a holiday resort or a place for killers to gather and plot their revenge on the victim. Sleuthing as only Poirot can, he deduces things just in the nick of time, leaving everyone astonished and the holiday, albeit bloody, saved.
I have enjoyed bingeing through the Hercule Poirot series in between some of my other reads, a palate cleanser you might call it. The stories are both effective and well-tuned, keeping me on my toes and providing the reader with something intriguing to pass the time. There is something about these stories that leaves me wanting more each time, while also being highly in tune with what is going on. A strong narrative base and decent characters provide me with a wonderful experience, which is made better by strong plots and a few twists. I can only hope that things remain as alluring, as I will keep binge reading the series for a while longer before taking a longer break. Agatha Christie sure knows what she is doing.
Kudos, Madam Christie, for yet another successful mystery.
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