Cards on the Table
Interesting Facts
- The book features the famous detective Hercule Poirot, who investigates a murder that occurs during a card game.
- The plot revolves around four suspects, each with a dark past and a possible motive for murder.
- A key element of the investigation is the analysis of the players' behavior and psychology during the card game.
- The book stands out because Poirot uses his skills of observation and analysis to solve the crime, rather than relying on physical evidence.
- The character Ariadne Oliver, a detective novelist, serves as a sort of alter ego for Agatha Christie herself.
Date of publication: 18 August 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Detective
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