Death Comes As The End by Agatha Christie
Set in ancient Egypt, the novel revolves around a series of mysterious deaths that plague a wealthy family after the patriarch brings home a young concubine, causing jealousy and tension among his children. When members of the household begin to die under suspicious circumstances, it becomes clear that a murderer is at work, driven by human emotions that transcend time. The story unfolds as the family's intelligent and determined daughter seeks to uncover the truth behind the killings, navigating through the complexities of social hierarchy and familial loyalty to bring the perpetrator to justice.
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- Published
- 1944
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Death Comes as the End
- Der Tod Wartet
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 83rd on The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (Crime Writers' Association)