Death On The Nile

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1937

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Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie

Genre: Mystery; detective fiction; crime
Originally Published: 1937
Reading Level/Interest: Lexile 660L; adult
Structure/Length: Novel divided into chapters; approximately 256 pages; audiobook approximately 7 hours and 59 minutes
Protagonist/Central Conflict: Death on the Nile is a classic detective novel by Agatha Christie. The central conflict revolves around Hercule Poirot, the renowned Belgian detective on vacation in Egypt. While on a Nile cruise, a murder occurs, and Poirot finds himself entangled in a complex web of motives and suspects. As he investigates the murder, he uncovers secrets, deceit, and a web of interconnected relationships. The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, and the consequences of past actions. Agatha Christie's storytelling is known for its intricate plots, well-developed characters, and brilliant detective work.
Potential Sensitivity Issues: Themes of murder, deception, and crime investigation

Agatha Christie, Author

Bio: British author known as the "Queen of Mystery" for her prolific contributions to the detective fiction genre; Christie is celebrated for her iconic detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
Other Works: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926); Murder on the Orient Express (1934); Agatha Christie's novels have been adapted into numerous films, TV series, and plays and continue to captivate readers with their clever mysteries.

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