Book #6 in Agatha Christie's Poirot series.
'I do not argue with obstinate men. I act in spite of them.'

A gripping whodunit that showcases Agatha Christie's growing literary flair, The Mystery of the Blue Train remains one of her most celebrated novels, enduring through acclaimed adaptations for both radio and television.

Ruth Kettering, a glamorous American heiress, boards Le Train Bleu bound for the French Riviera. Due to leave her miserable marriage and meet her lover, Ruth hopes for a fresh start in life – that is until she is found brutally murdered in her train cabin. What is more, her legendary 'Heart of Fire' ruby – a recent gift from her millionaire father – is missing from her belongings, vanished without a trace. Among the train's passengers is the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot, whose once-quiet journey soon turns into a high-stakes investigation. Racing against the clock, Poirot navigates false alibis and motives of greed and spite, producing an eery reenactment of the murder to get to the truth once and for all…
Agatha Christie (1890 – 1976) was an English author. She was a prolific writer, most famous for her detective novels and short story collections which centred around the iconic characters of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Renowned as the 'Queen of Crime', she remains the bestselling novelist of all time, with her sales only second to the Bible.