Death on the Nile

novel by Christie

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Death on the Nile is a 1937 detective novel by Agatha Christie, featuring her famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. The story is set in Egypt, where Poirot is on vacation and becomes entangled in a series of murders that occur aboard a Nile River cruise ship. The plot involves a love triangle, betrayal, and hidden motives, leading Poirot to use his "little grey cells" and deductive reasoning to uncover the killer among the diverse group of passengers. The novel is known for its exotic setting and intricate plot, typical of Christie's celebrated mystery writing style.12

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…at the Vicarage (1930) and Death on the Nile (1937), were adapted for children in 2025–26. The first of these new titles were titled Little Miss Marple: Muddle at the Vicarage and Mr Poirot: Mischief on the Nile. The adaptations featured reimagined versions of the iconic detectives in Hargreave’s style,…
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…at the Vicarage (1930) and Death on the Nile (1937), were adapted for children in 2025–26. The first of these new titles were titled Little Miss Marple: Muddle at the Vicarage and Mr Poirot: Mischief on the Nile. The adaptations featured reimagined versions of the iconic detectives in Hargreave’s style,…
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