The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie is a brilliant classic murder mystery that introduces one of the most celebrated detectives in literary history, the extraordinary Belgian investigator Hercule Poirot.

At Styles Court, a grand English country estate during World War I, the wealthy Emily Inglethorp is found dying under suspicious circumstances. When evidence points toward poisoning, the household becomes a tangled web of secrets, jealousy, financial intrigue, and hidden motives. Almost everyone appears to have something to conceal, and suspicion falls upon family members and guests alike.

Enter Hercule Poirot, the eccentric former Belgian police detective whose meticulous attention to detail and extraordinary powers of deduction promise to unravel the seemingly impossible crime. Assisted by his friend Captain Arthur Hastings, Poirot carefully examines the evidence, exposing deception and uncovering a startling truth.

First published in 1920, this remarkable debut novel launched Agatha Christie’s legendary career and introduced the ingenious detective who would become a worldwide literary phenomenon.

A masterfully constructed whodunit filled with ingenious clues, unexpected twists, and a conclusion that continues to delight mystery lovers.