Yes, a Christie again. (This time I travelled to Coorg).
In the tiny village of Sittaford, Mrs Willett and her daughter, the new tenants, have invited some guests for tea. After tea, someone suggests a game of table turning and during the game the "spirit" declares that Captain Trevelyn, Major Burnaby's friend is murdered. Major Burnaby is very disturbed by this and decides to go and see his friend, in spite of the heavy snow fall. And yes, The "spirit" was true, Captain Trevlyn is murdered! In the next two days, James Pearson, Captain's nephew is arrested for murder. Enter Emily Trefusis, his fiance, who is determined to solve the mystery and save her love. This amateur sleuth soon encounters many suspicious characters which turns out to be mere red herrings.
This is a typical Christie mystery. A good plot, well etched characters, enough amount of suspense but sadly most of these falters towards the end. The story is still good but surely Christie has written better mysteries.
You can guess the murderer if you have read a good amount of Christie novels. 2.5 out of 5.
Trivia: This novel was adapted for television as a Miss Marple mystery.
This is a typical Christie mystery. A good plot, well etched characters, enough amount of suspense but sadly most of these falters towards the end. The story is still good but surely Christie has written better mysteries.
You can guess the murderer if you have read a good amount of Christie novels. 2.5 out of 5.
Trivia: This novel was adapted for television as a Miss Marple mystery.
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