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Mystery & Thriller · Thoughtful

An inheritance, a murder and a vanished man

Taken at the Flood

by Agatha Christie

Book 23 of the Hercule Poirot series

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1948Moderate readSteady pace

What it is about

A rich man’s death in a bombing leaves his estate to the family, and then a stranger appears. Poirot suspects the supposed dead man may not be who he seems.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy mysteries and thrillers, with a thoughtful mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.

Themes: Detective · Inheritance · Post-war
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About the author

Agatha Christie40 books on Tori Books

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