Elinor Carlisle is accused of killing two people in a jealous rage to secure the wavering affections of her distant cousin and fiancé Welman. Hired to investigate, Hercule Poirot discovers that the evidence overwhelmingly fingers Elinor. When he finds himself agreeing she is the murderer, the skeptical sleuth characteristically looks for reasons why she must be innocent. Assumed identities, an exhumed body, a possible killer nurse, morphine, and a riveting courtroom setting make this a favorite among Christie-ites. David Duchet reads this exciting whodunit with panache.
