The Monogram Murders
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
384
Novel • Fiction
England • 1920s
2014
Adult
18+ years
In The Monogram Murders, Hercule Poirot takes a brief vacation at a guesthouse, but his respite is interrupted when a distressed woman named Jennie tells him she will soon be murdered. Poirot is later called to investigate three murders at a nearby hotel, where the victims are found with monogrammed cufflinks in their mouths. Teaming up with Scotland Yard’s Edward Catchpool, Poirot discovers connections to a village called Great Holling and a tragic event from WWI.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Unnerving
Challenging
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The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah, a revival of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot, has drawn mixed feedback. Positively, readers appreciate the clever plotting and faithful homage to the famed detective. However, detractors point to a lack of Christie's unique flair and deeper character development. Overall, it remains a competent but polarized continuation of the Poirot legacy.
Fans of classic whodunits and Agatha Christie mysteries, particularly devotees of Hercule Poirot, will relish The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah. This modern continuation of Christie's Poirot series appeals to readers who enjoy intricate plots, engaging detectives, and period settings. Similar in style to The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.
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384
Novel • Fiction
England • 1920s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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