Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie

“Death on the Nile” is a murder mystery novel written by Agatha Christie, one of the most famous and widely read mystery authors of all time. The novel was first published in 1937 and features Christie’s famous detective, Hercule Poirot.

The story is set on a luxury steamer cruising down the Nile River, and begins with the murder of a wealthy and glamorous young heiress, Linnet Ridgeway. As Poirot investigates the crime, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies among the passengers, including romantic entanglements, financial difficulties, and past grudges.

As the investigation continues, Poirot must use his keen powers of observation and deduction to identify the murderer and bring them to justice. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a mousy schoolteacher, a glamorous socialite, and a hot-headed young man with a history of violence.

“Death on the Nile” is considered one of Christie’s most popular and enduring novels, and has been adapted for film and television numerous times. The novel is known for its intricate plot, its vivid setting on the Nile, and its memorable characters, as well as for Christie’s skill at keeping readers guessing until the very end.