Questions About Murder in Mesopotamia (Hercule Poirot, #14)

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Ibis3 Someone is mysteriously murdered. There are a number of possible suspects. Hercule Poirot figures out who the murderer is.

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Is the narrator a nun? I ask because in the introduction to the book she is called Miss Amy Leatheran, but Poirot repeatedly calls her "‘ma soeur" which I believe is French for Sister. Also, the letter she writes to her friend at the beginning of the book is addressed to Sister Curshaw.

Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all) Sister was and still is the title given to the UK/NZ/Australian equivalent of a fully trained Registered Nurse (RN). The title "Nurse" is given to the…moreSister was and still is the title given to the UK/NZ/Australian equivalent of a fully trained Registered Nurse (RN). The title "Nurse" is given to the equivalent of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) which I am told no longer exists in parts of the US.

The title has its roots in the Anglican nursing communities of the 19th century. (less)

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I liked it...gripping but why is there an aeroplane on the cover of the book? I could find no connection with the story

Bill Jenkins This is a good question. I think it was done for promotion purposes. Poirot is traveling around the world and lands in Mesopotamia. Note that this reg…moreThis is a good question. I think it was done for promotion purposes. Poirot is traveling around the world and lands in Mesopotamia. Note that this region was known as the Kingdom of Syria since 1920 but Christie decides to name it Mesopotamia for romantic reasons.(less)

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When Amy initially complains of the potholes and generally bumpy drive, Coleman tells her that it jogs the liver, which is good for health. Is this really true? If so, why is jogging the liver good?

Paromita haha, it must be a confused use of jogging is good for liver.

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Hey, is this book free to read?

Carolyn No, it's not out of copyright yet. Some of Christie's earliest books now are, but that's it.…moreNo, it's not out of copyright yet. Some of Christie's earliest books now are, but that's it.(less)

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