Murder in Mesopotamia

Summary

In the book «Murder in Mesopotamia», nurse Amy Leatheran is hired to care for the wife of archaeologist Eric Leidner, Louise, who suffers from nervous disorders. Louise reveals that she has been receiving threats from her first husband, whom she believed to be dead. Soon, Louise is found murdered in her room. Hercule Poirot arrives at the crime scene and begins his investigation. He discovers that Louise was indeed married to a spy who faked his own death. Poirot uncovers that the murderer is Eric Leidner himself, who killed his wife to hide his past. In the end, Poirot exposes Leidner, and he confesses to the crime.