Cards on the Table

Cards on the Table

Edition: Masterpiece Ed
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0007119348
ISBN 13: 9780007119349
Publication date: January 1st, 2001
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Pages: 320

Genres: Mystery, Art & Photography

In a gripping tale of deception and intrigue, a gathering of eclectic personalities comes together for what seems like an innocent game of bridge. Among them are characters with secrets lurking beneath their polished exteriors. As the evening progresses, the stakes rise dramatically, leading to a shocking murder that shatters the façade of this seemingly mundane gathering.

The brilliant detective Hercule Poirot is drawn into the fray, tasked with unraveling a complex web of lies and motives. With every card played, new revelations come to light, prompting Poirot to scrutinize the players not just for their strategies at the table but for the deeper truths they conceal. Each character’s backstory adds layers of complexity to the investigation, making it clear that everyone has something to hide.

As the tension mounts, the pursuit of justice takes unexpected turns, blending wit and suspense in a classic Christie manner. The reader is left on the edge of their seat, trying to outsmart Poirot before the final reveal unearths the true nature of each character’s involvement in the deadly game.

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