There’s Brenda, the trophy wife, whom everyone wishes had done it. It’s a very interesting household, and one of the great aspects of the story is how well Christie characterizes the eccentricities of its members–while they all are unlikely to have done it, any one of them could have. In a situation that likely would never occur today, Charles’ father, Assistant Commissioner of the Yard, encourages him to use his connection with the family and help resolve the case–after all, resolution will clear the remaining family members. Unfortunately upon his return, Sophia is dealing with serious problems that include the suspicious death of her Greek grandfather, Aristide Leonides. Charles is about to ship out and isn’t sure when he’ll get back to England, so at their good-bye dinner, he shares his feelings but refuses to ask Sophia to commit until he returns. It gradually builds tension, with a rather unanticipated but satisfying ending.Īn English man and a woman become fast companions as they serve their country in Egypt. Mon Dieu! Yet this short Christie mystery remains one of my favorites, likely due to the interesting characterization and well-crafted plot. Recommended for: Christie fans, fans of English cozy mysteries Read from January 2013 ★ ★ ★ 1/2
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