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A glamorous seaside resort and a body on the beach

Evil Under the Sun

by Agatha Christie

Book 20 of the Hercule Poirot series

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1941Easy readSteady pace

What it is about

At a hotel on the Devon coast, a vain actress is found strangled on the beach. Poirot is a guest. It is one of the best known of the holiday mysteries.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy mysteries and thrillers, with a light mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.

Themes: Detective · Holiday · Murder

Screen adaptation

Evil Under the Sun (1982)

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About the author

Agatha Christie40 books on Tori Books

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