Mystery of the Blue Train
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Chapter Book · 1928

Mystery of the Blue Train

By Agatha Christie

Book #6 in the Hercule Poirot Mysteries series

A murder on a luxury train. Can Poirot uncover the truth before the killer strikes again?

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Aboard the opulent Blue Train, Ruth Kettering is found dead, her face unrecognizable and her rubies gone. Suspicion falls on her estranged husband, Derek, but detective Hercule Poirot isn't convinced. As he orchestrates a chilling reenactment of the journey, secrets unravel and the true killer's identity hangs in the balance. Can Poirot solve the mystery before the murderer strikes again?

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In this official authorized edition featuring exclusive content from the Queen of Mystery, robbery and brutal murder aboard a luxury transport ensnares the ever-attentive Hercule Poirot.When the luxurious Blue Train arrives at Nice, a guard attempts to wake serene Ruth Kettering from her slumbers. But she will never wake again–for a heavy blow has killed her, disfiguring her features almost beyond recognition. What is more, her precious rubies are missing.The prime suspect is Ruth’s estranged husband, Derek. Yet Hercule Poirot is not convinced, so he stages an eerie reenactment of the journey, complete with the murderer on board. . . .

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Format
Paperback
Pages
320
Audience
Adult
Lexile
~1019L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.9
F&P level
~Y
AR points
12
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
8884
Publication
Published
August 23, 2022
First published
March 29, 1928
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063088009

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