His son is on his way to Chile, a country where Renaud previously lived, sent by an urgent message from his father. An interviewing of the maid, his two daughters, and wife yield that he was visited by a woman the night before but there are conflicting reports as to the woman’s identity. Tragically, upon arrival, Poirot and Hastings learn that Renauld was murdered earlier that morning and the local Sûreté police force are on the case. Hercule Poirot receives a letter from Monsieur Paul Renauld requesting his help and confidence at his home in France and, with Captain Hastings by his side, Poirot immediately departs for the continent. Quite honestly, this novel falls far short of her initial two attempts, her adept plotting of a mystery surprisingly lacking as the murder and motive is revealed in a rather bumbling fashion. This is Agatha Christie’s third published novel after The Mysterious Affair at Styles and The Secret Adversary, and her second one featuring the astute Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. Setting: Merlinville-sur-Mer, France (fictional) Published: 1923 (Christie’s 3rd published book)
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