And Then There Were None

2016277 pages

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Summary

And Then There Were None is the signature novel of Agatha Christie, the most beloved work of the world's bestselling novelist. It is a masterpiece of mystery and suspense that has been a fixture in popular literature for more than sixty years, a brilliant tale that. remains as compelling today as ever. First there were ten—a curious assortment of strangers summoned as weekend guests to a private island off the-coast of Devon. Their host, an eccentric millionaire unknown to any of them, is nowhere to be found. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they're unwilling to reveal—and a secret that will seal their fate. For each has been marked for murder, and one by one they begin to fall prey to an unseen hand. As the only people on the island, unable to leave and unable to call for help, they know that the only possible suspects are among their number. And only the dead are above suspicion. --back cover

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This work is hailed as one of Agatha Christie's finest mysteries, renowned for its intricate plotting and suspenseful atmosphere. Readers who appreciate psychological thrillers and moral quandaries within a closed setting will find this book particularly captivating, as it delves into the darker aspects of human nature while maintaining an air of mystery.

Themes

  • •consequences of guilt and justice
  • •isolation and entrapment
  • •moral ambiguity and ethical dilemmas
  • •the nature of evil and sin
  • •paranoia and mistrust among individuals

Era

classic

Reading Level

popular