- This edition read as an e-book on Kindle (AmazonAU)
- Originally published 1932
- ASIN : B0046RE5C2, re-published 14 Oct 2010 by Harper Collins
- Print length : 254 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-0007422692
- Hercule Poirot #8
Synopsis (AmazonAU)
Nick Buckley was an unusual name for a pretty young woman. But then she had led an unusual life. First, on a treacherous Cornish hillside, the brakes on her car failed. Then, on a coastal path, a falling boulder missed her by inches. Later, an oil painting fell and almost crushed her in bed.
Upon discovering a bullet-hole in Nick’s sun hat, Hercule Poirot decides the girl needs his protection. At the same time, he begins to unravel the mystery of a murder that hasn’t been committed. Yet.
My Take
Here is another one full of twists and turns, red herrings and misdirection. It looks as if Nick Buckley's life is under threat and, although he has retired, Hercule Poirot feels he must protect her. It seems that the threats must be being carried out by someone close to her, perhaps a member of her household. However Poirot makes a mistake and a murder happens, but the truth is unexpected.
I have read this several times before. This time for discussion with my U3A Agatha Christie Reading group.
My rating: 4.5
Previous reviews
1932, PERIL AT END HOUSE
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