Sad Cypress

Roddy Welman and Elinor Caelisle were cousins by marriage and the ideal couple. One day, they received an anonymous letter warning that their wealthy Aunt Laura had the idea of cutting them off of her vast fortune and allowing Mary Gerrard to inherit the fortune. The couple’s perfect world crashed and they went to visit Aunt Laura.

Upon meeting Mary, Roddy fell in love with her and broke off the engagement with Elinor. Aunt Laura passed away and did not leave a will. The fortune went entirely to Elinor.

Elinor was jealous of Mary and had thoughts of removing her permanently so that Roddy would return to her.

When Mary died from eating sandwiches prepared by Elinor, she was the prime suspect and went on trial. Did she murder Mary out of jealousy?

Meanwhile, Aunt Laura’s doctor, Dr. Peter Lord hired Hercule Poirot to clear Elinor’s name, only to discover that almost everything was against Elinor.

Can Hercule Poirot prove Elinor is innocent? Or is she really guilty?

Reading this book, I discovered I could see through some blind spots and it was sweet to see romances blossoming. It was wonderful as I felt I can think more like a detective.

A great book to enjoy.