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The Monogram Murders

Sophie Hannah
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The Monogram Murders

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

Book Brief

Sophie Hannah

The Monogram Murders

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1920s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

3.6

36,494 ratings

51%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Monogram Murders?

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.

3.6

36,494 ratings

51%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1920s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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