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“Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case” is a novel by Agatha Christie, featuring her famous detective Hercule Poirot. Published in 1975, it is the final Poirot novel and was written during World War II but not released until decades later, as Christie had intended it to be published posthumously.
In “Curtain,” Poirot returns to Styles Court, the setting of his first case in “The Mysterious Affair at Styles,” to solve a murder that takes place there many years later. Confined to a wheelchair and in failing health, Poirot enlists the help of his friend Captain Arthur Hastings to unravel the mystery.
As the investigation progresses, Poirot employs his legendary deductive skills to uncover the truth behind the murder and ultimately confronts the killer in a dramatic climax. The novel is notable for its suspenseful atmosphere and the poignant farewell it offers to one of literature’s most beloved detectives.
“Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case” is a fitting conclusion to Agatha Christie’s iconic series and is cherished by fans of classic detective fiction.
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