Peril at End House

Main Ideas

• Investigation of murder attempts: Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings investigate a series of attempts on the life of young heiress Nick Buckley.
• Illusion and deception: Christie masterfully uses elements of deception and illusion to confuse the reader and create unexpected plot twists.
• Identity and disguise: Themes of hidden identity and disguise play a crucial role as the true motives and identities of the characters are gradually revealed.
• Family secrets and inheritance: The book explores family secrets, wills, and inheritance issues, which become key elements of the plot.
• Psychological game: Poirot uses his knowledge of psychology and human nature to unravel the motives of the criminals and anticipate their actions.