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Agatha Christie (Author)
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Publication Date: 3 Sep 2007

Agatha Christie’s exotic seaside mystery thriller, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.

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?

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Harper; Masterpiece edition edition (3 Sep 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007119267
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007119264
  • Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 17.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 58,277 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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?

‘She springs her secret like a land mine.’ Times Literary Supplement

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read 4 Sep 2004
By "bertons2"
Format:Paperback
When Poirot supposedly suffers a heart attack at an Argentinian restraunt , Miss Lemon books a holiday at a health resort on a small island on the South coast of Devon (accessible by a sea tractor).As soon as he disembarks, he is notices a huge amount of tension in the air.After conversing with other guests, Poirot discovers lethal ambitions in he minds of the guests.With one of the best solutions (in my opinion), an excellent, original setting, and an added sub-plot, makes this a must have for all Poirot fans.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant book. 24 Oct 2007
By I AM ME
Format:Paperback
(4.4 stars ) Before writing this review I wasn't sure whether or not to give it 5 stars, I decided that there are some better Agatha Christie books, so I gave it 4 stars, I must say that I nearly gave it 5 stars. It was a throughly excellent read and I highly enjoyed it. I will now talk about some important aspects of detective stories that are used in this story and how well it uses them.

Setting: The idea of Poirot going to the seaside for a holiday and a murder happening there is an excellent idea to make the book interesting and individual, I felt that this helped to make the book more enjoyable, and I almost felt I like it was Summer and I was at the beach 8/10.

Characterization: This has never been considered Christies strong point but I think ( excluding one or two of her books ) she is usually quite at it good, if not great. This book is an example of one of her books with good characterization, the characters were interesting and I wanted to know what happened to them ( if you are looking for a Christie book with brilliant characterization, read Death On The Nile ) 8/10.

Plot: This book chronologically follows One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, my least favourite Agatha Christie book so far, but you can't tell that it does because it is so enjoyable. It ( like one, two, buckle my shoe ) is very complicated and they're are lots of misleading and clever clues.
The plot is basically this, Poirot goes on holidays to the seaside and can sense an evil presence in the seaside air and suspects that there may be a murder. Poirot's habit of never being wrong applies again here, when Arlena Stuart gets murdered and they are suddenly plunged into a complicated investigation with loads of interesting suspects and clues, but not too complicated for Hercule Poirot 9/10.

The Conclusion: I guessed the identity of the murderer by the time the body was found, I also guessed one or two clever clues, but I didn't guess the motive and didn't notice a lot of the brilliant subtle clues that were so cleverly disguised. If you are new to Christie or usually don't guess her conclusions, then you almost definitely won't guess this one, but I usually guess them. Despite guessing it, this is a truely complex conclusion ( another similarity to one, two, buckle my shoe ) and it will completely satisfy almost any reader, based on the way that all the clues fall into place 8/10.

To sum up this book is better than the average Christie, but not quite one of her masterpieces. I highly reccomend it.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A classic Poirot adventure 27 May 2012
By J. R. Johnson-Rollings
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Another classic mystery in which Poirot, holidaying on an island off the English south coast, stumbles into yet another murder investigation. Filled with Christie's trademark knowing wit, this is an interestingly different take on the locked room.

The setting of the story is ingenious, escaping the traditional manor house murder for a more approachable setting - the seaside - frees the characters up a little and makes them seem more open, as well as making the scenery feel more relatable for the modern reader.

There are possibly a few too many characters to keep track of, which I would like to blame for my complete inability to spot the culprit before the reveal. As it was they were once again a rich bunch with well planned back-stories to allow suspicion to fall everywhere.

Overall I enjoyed this return to Christie's works, and found this one to be more fulfilling than some of those I've recently read, although in my disappointment with not solving the mystery I wonder if some clues weren't left a little too late to reveal.
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Very good used book, added to my collection, to be read but can be sure it will be a good read
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Christie
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and would recommend to any fellow Christie fans. One of my favourite Poirot story lines.
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of course this is brilliant this lady has never written a wrong word, i think this is one of my favourite Agatha books
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Another glorious Christie mystery (even knowing the story well, from film and radio adaptations, could not diminish the pleasure). The facsimile edition is lovely.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Some Christies wear better than others....
and this one has stood the test of time fairly well. The usual entertaining and unlikely stuff.
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I THINK IT IS ONE OF MISS CHRISTIES MORE EERIE STORIES,I DONT KNOW WHY.LOVE THE BOOK
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Agatha Christie never fails to disappoint in any of her Poirot mysteries and this one is no exception. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2008 by sam hrt
4.0 out of 5 stars another great read
usual poirot story where he proves who the murderer is. on holiday in south of england he manages to get tangled up the investigation of an actress. Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2007 by Lindymck
4.0 out of 5 stars Great
Everything you come to expect from Agatha Christie: wonderful location, colourful characters, a plot with plenty of twists and turns and one of Poirot's most difficult cases. Read more
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