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Crooked House
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Book Brief
256
Novel • Fiction
England • 1940s
1949
Adult
16+ years
Super Short Summary
In post-World War II England, the wealthy patriarch Aristide Leonides is found murdered at his sprawling family home, Three Gables. The complex and strained relationships among the Leonides family, driven by financial and emotional dependence on Aristide, make each member a suspect. Charles Hayward, engaged to Aristide’s granddaughter Sophia, investigates to clear the family's name and ultimately uncover the truth.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Unnerving
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
80,885 ratings
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Review Roundup
Crooked House by Agatha Christie is widely praised for its intricate plot and unexpected twists, providing a compelling and suspenseful read. Reviewers appreciate Christie's clever narrative and rich character development. However, some found the pace occasionally slow and the ending slightly abrupt. Overall, it's considered a classic in the mystery genre.
Who Should Read Crooked House?
Fans of classic whodunits will savor Agatha Christie's Crooked House. With its intricate plotting and richly drawn characters, it's perfect for readers who enjoy the suspense and twists of Christie's And Then There Were None or the psychological depth of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca.
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Brenda Leonides
Brenda Leonides
Aristide’s much younger second wife, a central suspect in the murder investigation due to rumors of her affair with the family's tutor, Laurence.
Aristide Leonides
Aristide Leonides
The patriarch of the Leonides family, a wealthy businessman known for his strong personality and influence over his family, whose murder sets the story in motion.
Sophia Leonides
Sophia Leonides
Aristide's favorite grandchild and Charles's fiancé, who is portrayed as intelligent and morally upright, balancing her family loyalty with her desire to marry Charles.
Charles Hayward
Charles Hayward
The narrator of the novel and Sophia's fiancé, whose connections and observations offer insight into the suspects and dynamics within the Leonides family.
256
Novel • Fiction
England • 1940s
1949
Adult
16+ years
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