Name: | Murder in Mesopotamia |
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By: | Agatha Christie |
Narrated by: | Anna Massey |
Series: | Hercule Poirot, Book 14 |
Length | 6 hrs and 55 mins |
Category: | Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction |
Release Date: | 2012-07-03 |
Language: | English |
This series is about a woman who solves murders while she is working as an archaeologist in Mesopotamia. The series is set in the 1920s, and the books are mystery novels. The series is well-written and the characters are interesting. The books are fast-paced and exciting.
In Agatha Christie’s novel Murder in Mesopotamia, the archaeologist and main protagonist, Amy Leatheran, is investigating a series of murders that have taken place at an archaeological dig in Iraq. The novel is set in the early 1930s, a time when the British were still colonizing Iraq. As Amy delves into the mystery, she discovers that the murders may be connected to an ancient Sumerian legend about a demon who kills people during the month of Nisan. Ultimately, Amy must solve the murders before the demon can claim any more victims.
Agatha Christie’s writing style is characterized by her use of suspense, red herrings, and twists. She is known for her clever plotting, and many of her novels have been adapted into films and television series.
In “Murder in Mesopotamia”, Agatha Christie tells the story of a group of archaeologists who are working on an excavation in Iraq. One of the members of the team, Mrs. Leighton, is found dead in her tent, and it is clear that she has been murdered. Her husband, Dr. Leighton, is the main suspect, but he has a solid alibi. The team’s doctor, Dr. James, is also a suspect, as he was seen arguing with Mrs. Leighton the day before she was killed. However, the real killer turns out to be one of the other members of the team, Miss Minton. Miss Minton killed Mrs. Leighton because she was jealous of her relationship with Dr. James.
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