Lord Edgware Dies

Style and Technique

Agatha Christie in «Lord Edgware Dies» employs the classic detective style characteristic of her work. The language is concise and precise, maintaining tension and intrigue. Literary techniques include the use of red herrings and unexpected plot twists, typical of the detective genre. The narrative structure is built on the sequential revelation of clues and witness testimonies, allowing the reader to gradually approach the crime's solution alongside the main character, Hercule Poirot. Christie also uses retrospection and internal monologue to deepen the characters' personalities and the motives behind their actions.