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Four famous detectives—including the clever Hercule Poirot—and four killers who got away with murder are invited to a strange party by Mr. Shaitana, a man who loves crime like it’s art. But things go wrong when Shaitana himself is killed! Now, the detectives must figure out which of the four murderers did it.   A Dangerous Party   Shaitana loves "perfect murders" and even compares killers to tigers. Poirot warns him: “I can admire a tiger… but I will not go inside its cage. For you see, Mr. Shaitana, the tiger might spring…” And guess what? The tiger does spring—Shaitana is murdered! At the time, the detectives were playing bridge in one room, and the killers in another. So, the suspects are the four murderers.   Poirot’s Clever Tricks Supritendent Battle asks the killers direct questions, but Poirot does something smarter. He talks to them about their bridge game! He believes how they play reveals their minds. “Whether the try to hinder or to ...

It was getting very mundane, and I could not sit at home anymore in Gurgaon, so I decided to immediately pack my luggage and catch a bus to Haridwar directly after office. It was the onset of winter—comfortable weather—though I was already suffering from a cold. Still, I couldn’t resist the idea of seeing the Ganga twisting and turning through mountains and valleys.   I started around 6 PM and reached Haridwar a little after 12 AM. Though it was my third trip to Haridwar, this time I faced difficulty booking a hotel room as single travelers were restricted due to security reasons.   After a tight sleep, the first thing I did after getting ready early in the morning was rent an Activa scooter. Bullets were available for ₹1,000, but I chose the Activa for ₹600 since I’m more comfortable with it. I planned a long road trip to Devprayag (90 km away), where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet to form the Ganga. The rental agency charged an extra ₹1,000 as...

SPOILER WARNING This review of The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie has spoilers. For non spoiler review visit my blog http://nishprit24.blogspot.com/2025/02/book-review-unexpected-guest-agatha.html The Unexpected Guest is a classic Agatha Christie novel and a perfect example of a ‘whodunit.’ The story begins with Mr. Starkwedder, whose car gets stuck in a ditch. Seeking help at a nearby house, he is shocked to find Mr. Richard Warwick dead in his wheelchair, shot in the head, and his wife, Laura, standing beside him, holding the gun. But, as with all Christie novels, things are not as simple as they seem. Instead of informing the police, Starkwedder decides to help Laura navigate the situation. Two years earlier, Richard had run over a child with his car but was acquitted due to strong evidence provided by a witness named Warby, who testified that Richard was within the speed limit and the accident was unavoidable. However, the child’s father, McGregor, was devasta...

Meta Description : "Read my in-depth Agatha Christie The Unexpected Guest book review. Discover why this classic whodunit, set in the English countryside, is a must-read for mystery lovers. Spoiler-free and packed with insights!" Introduction: Whenever I want to dive into a captivating read, Agatha Christie's detective thrillers and murder mysteries are the first thing that come to mind. The book in the cover photo is one I purchased a few days ago while heading to my parental home by train. A window seat and a thrilling novel—what better way to turn a journey into pure luxury? What The Unexpected Guest is a Must Read Mystery Novel This particular Christie novel doesn’t feature the pompous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot or the genial old lady detective Miss Marple. Yet, the plot is so gripping that you’ll find yourself hooked within just a few pages. It activates the little grey cells of your brain, turning you into a detective yourself as you try to unravel the myster...