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by Agatha Christie

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What colour is Tina's car? a. white b. red c. blue d. black

Julia Garcia Tina's car was definitely red.…moreTina's car was definitely red.(less)

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Is this a standalone book or a part of a series, I.e. Miss Marple or Hercule Poirot?

Alessandra Jaeger This is a standalone.

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am I the only one who found the ending to be a bit anti-climatic?

Shauna Ludlow Smith It was a quick wrap up but there were clues all throughout the book. I guessed who it was before the reveal by pondering tidbits. I loved this book.

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Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all) <spoiler>That's rather the point of their relationship. He did when they first got married but the crash put him too much in her power. She "mothers" …more<spoiler>That's rather the point of their relationship. He did when they first got married but the crash put him too much in her power. She "mothers" him now and he doesn't like it but can't do anything, as it's her family that has the money that supports him. He's also rotten at business, as is said more than once. Probably if he'd remained healthy the marriage would have broken up over money or at least become embittered. Mrs Durrant is basically selfish; as long as everything goes her way, she's happy; but then she learned that from her mother. Phillip feels a certain affection for her, but he enjoys messing with people, which is why he kisses Hester--to see how H. will react; and then when his wife is a witness he's more tickled than upset. He doesn't kiss Hester to stop her killing herself; it would be much more effective to say, "Look girlie, I'm in a wheelchair and I haven't topped myself, have I?" but he'd rather play games.</spoiler>(less)

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