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“After the Funeral” is a classic detective novel by Agatha Christie, first published in 1953 in the United Kingdom under the title “Funerals are Fatal.” In the United States, it was published under the title “Murder at the Gallop.” The story features the iconic detective Hercule Poirot.
The plot revolves around the wealthy Richard Abernethie, whose sudden death brings his family together for the funeral. During the gathering, his sister, Cora Lansquenet, blurts out that she suspects foul play in her brother’s demise. However, the family dismisses her claims as the ramblings of a paranoid old woman.
After Cora herself is murdered the following day, suspicions are raised, and Poirot is called in to investigate. He uncovers a tangled web of family secrets, greed, and hidden agendas as he works to unravel the truth behind the deaths.
“As usual, Agatha Christie’s masterful storytelling keeps readers on the edge of their seats with clever twists, red herrings, and surprising revelations. “After the Funeral” is a testament to Christie’s skill in crafting intricate and suspenseful mysteries that continue to captivate readers around the world.
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