Death on the Nile
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
This is my second plate of chocolate chip cookies for Snoopy Fan, Jan. I mean this is the second book I have finished in 2 weeks’ time after the first book I have read, Death on the Nile.
A young, rich and beautiful woman Linnet Ridgeway and her husband has been stalked by Linnet’s best friend, Jackie.
Why? Jackie’s ex-boyfriend, Simon, is Linnet’s husband. U know what that means?
Linnet has stolen Jackie’s man.
This stalking business has been annoying Linnet and she seeks help from Mr. Hercule Poirot, a famous detective on vacation. When the stalking ceases to annoy Linnet, a drunk Jackie shot Simon’s leg, The next thing we know is that Linnet was dead. Murdered.
But how could Jackie kill Linnet when she was in a shock and accompanied by someone’s nurse? Who stole the expensive pearl necklance Linnet has been showing off? Suddenly, there are many secrets among the suspects.
Can Mr. Poirot solve the mystery? You just have to read the book.
Death on the Nile is an mystery which has a surprising ending as we have a perfect crime to think about.
--Mary HAD a little lamb--
9:15 AM
Masterpieces In Miniature: The Detectives
Since the beginning of the holidays, I have been engrossed in Agatha Christie’s mystery novels. The latest edition to my collection,titled “Masterpieces In Miniature: The Detectives”, is about 4.3 cm thick. Imagine the thickness, the beauty, the addiction for a mystery fanatic like me. It’s like placing a big juicy meat bone in front of a dog, or giving Snoopy a dog bowl full of chocolate chip cookies.
It was interesting as I finally meet the rest of the detectives created the famous novelist. I was so engrossed that I forgot the existence of TV.
Parker Pyne is an detective whose job is to cure the unhappiness of people. This seems so magical and hilarious. Too bad it is only a story, I would ask him to give me a mystery to solve just like Kindaichi, a famous detective in Japanese comics.
Harley Quin is a tall, dark, mysterious man with seemingly magical powers. The stories are told through the eyes of Mr. Satterthwaite. It feels strange as I think Mr. Satterthwaite is the one who solved the problems.
Hercule Poirot is a Belgian private detective who has solved many puzzling mysteries while Miss Jane Marple is a sweet old lady and the premier crime-solver in the village of St. Mary’s Mead.
I finally finished the book in 2 weeks time.
--Mary HAD a little lamb--
8:53 AM
