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Murder in a snowbound carriage

Murder on the Orient Express

by Agatha Christie

Book 8 of the Hercule Poirot series

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1934Easy readSteady pace

What it is about

A snowdrift stops the Orient Express in the night, and an American businessman is found stabbed in his compartment. Poirot must decide between a dozen suspects. It is Christie’s best-known novel.

Who will enjoy it

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

Themes: Detective · Train · Justice

Screen adaptation

Murder on the Orient Express (1974) · Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

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About the author

Agatha Christie40 books on Tori Books

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