"Crooked house" by Agatha Christie. This book is published by Harper in 2002 and has 416 pages. This is a Agatha Christie murder mystery not featuring Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple.
A rich old man is murdered by poisoning. He has a big family, all living in the same house. Sofia, his grand daughter is the fiancee of the narrator of the story and his father is assistant commissioner if police. A little girl knows something. Murder victim's young wife is roumored to have an affair with little girl's teacher. Company of victim's son is on the verge of bankruptcy. Other soon of victim is jealous of this son. Sister of victims first wife hates victim.
Is the murder in the family? Or is the murderer an outsider? Will there be another murder? Whodunit?
This is a typical Agatha novel. Rich man, big family, murder, many suspects, an outsider, clues scattered intelligently & revelation towards the end.
This is a relatively short novel. As a result it's decently paced making it crisp, instead of usual slow pace of Agatha novels. As I read the book, I realized that I had read it a few years ago. Since I knew the murderer, the suspense was lost on me.
This is another mystery, based on a nursery rhyme, by Agatha Christie (Others include Ten little Indians, Hickory dikory dock, Pocket full of rye etc.). The characterization is good and story is also good. Actually, for a change, there is no detective in this novel.
A good book. Recommend reading.
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