A nice edition with the cover from the 1928 first edition.
When the luxurious Blue Train arrives at Nice, France, a guard attempts to wake serene Ruth Kettering from her slumbers. But she will never wake again—for a heavy blow has killed her, disfiguring her features almost beyond recognition. What is more, her precious rubies are missing. The prime suspect is Ruth’s estranged husband, Derek, but Hercule Poirot is not convinced, so he stages an eerie reenactment of the journey, complete with the murderer on board. . . .
Published in 1928, The Mystery of the Blue Train is the sixth novel featuring Christie's iconic detective, Hercule Poirot. The story revolves around a luxurious train journey, where a wealthy American heiress is found murdered in her compartment. As Poirot investigates the murder, he uncovers a web of secrets, motives, and potential suspects among the passengers, each with their own hidden agendas. With its intriguing characters, clever plot twists, and Christie's signature suspenseful storytelling, this is a captivating mystery that keeps readers guessing until the very end.
Another classic book in the Seawolf Press Agatha Christie's 100th Anniversary Collection!
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