Am I imagining things, or do the plots of the Hercule Poirot novels become more twisty as time goes on? Who could possibly guess whodunnit with all of the characters and motivations, and means?
In Death On The Nile, a large cast of characters are on holiday taking a cruise up the Nile.
The stars of the trip are a newly married couple named Linnet and Simon Doyle. She's got everything, beauty, wealth, business acumen, charm. He's a puppy dog of a man who doesn't seem to have much more than his looks and boyish ways to recommend him.
Unfortunately for the couple, they're being stalked by Simon's old girlfriend, who was also Linnet's best friend. Her disappointment in losing Simon has left her a bit unhinged with jealousy.
Poirot and his old friend Colonel Race observe the passengers, and try to make out who on the ship is actually a threat to Linnet, who confides to Poirot that there are many who hate her. Colonel Race is also onboard to find a killer who has been ruthless in his underworld dealings.
The pleasure cruise takes a dark turn as there are murders, thefts and other dark crimes uncovered.
Once again Poirot, the romantic, cannot help but be moved by young love. Will this keep him from exposing the killer?
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