Murder in Mesopotamia

Main Characters and Their Development

• Amy Leatheran - A nurse working in the archaeological expedition in Iraq. She is the narrator of the story and describes the events surrounding Louise Leidner's murder.
• Louise Leidner - The wife of archaeologist Dr. Leidner. She becomes the murder victim. Louise suffers from paranoia and fear of her former husband, which ultimately leads to her death.
• Eric Leidner - A renowned archaeologist and Louise's husband. He is conducting excavations in Iraq and becomes one of the main suspects in his wife's murder.
• Hercule Poirot - The famous Belgian detective who arrives in Iraq to investigate Louise Leidner's murder. He uses his exceptional deductive skills to solve the crime.
• Richard Carey - A young archaeologist working in the expedition. He has romantic feelings for Louise Leidner and also becomes a suspect in her murder.
• Anna Johnson - Dr. Leidner's secretary. She assists in organizing the expedition and becomes involved in the murder investigation.
• David Emmott - An architect working in the expedition. He is also one of the suspects in Louise Leidner's murder.
• Bill Coleman - A photographer working in the expedition. He plays a crucial role in uncovering some key evidence related to the murder.