(also published as Lord Edgware Dies/ Thirteen at Dinner)
Captain Hastings tells the reader about one of Hercule Poirot's most baffling cases, a mystery so convoluted that Poirot described it as one of his failures. A disgruntled wife is seen to enter the home of her estranged husband. Hours later he is found dead. But the wife has a perfect alibi; she was at a dinner party with twelve other people. How could she have been in two places at once? Only Poirot can discover the truth!

The writing is, of course, completely genius and engaging. Every chapter kept pulling me into the story. The setting and the mood of the book really paint the scene for you. Agatha Christie has that inimitable style that dives into the personalities and secret thoughts of her characters and leaves you wondering, "Could that person be the murderer?" Each character is so vivid and complex. I loved exploring the nuances of each character's personality!

I adore Poirot and Hastings. They are such a great team, and I love their merry friendship. The dialogue between them is priceless! I really love the mysteries that are told from Hastings point of view. He's such a great narrator and sidekick for Poirot. Hastings is such an adorable dork!

Poirot really is one of my favorite detectives! He definitely shines in this book, and I love the way that he is so meticulous. He is wonderfully shrewd. His strong temperament pulls the story forward, but it is his kindness to his friends that makes my heart so happy when I read a Poirot book.