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Third Girl (Hercule Poirot, #40)

Agatha Christie

Start date: November 1, 2020

Finish date: November 30, 2020

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Jan 17, 2020 John rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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I enjoyed reading Third Girl. Me of Christie’s later novels. A young girl goes to Poirot tells him she has murdered someone then says he’s to old for the case and runs away. Poirot through his friend Ariadne Oliver identifies the girl as Norma Restarick who comes from a wealthy family. Her father who she has not seen since she was five ran off to Africa with his mistress Louise. He has returned with his wife Mary who Norma hates.

Overlaid is the 1960s drug scene. Norma believes she is doing and ...more

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Nov 09, 2020 Sandy rated it liked it · review of another edition

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While I found the plot less than compelling, I liked that Adriadne Oliver took an active part in the investigation and that Poirot's 'operative' that talks only to the furniture made a couple of appearances. Poirot's neatness, uncomfortable shoes and dietary oddities are on display. Butler and secretary have their assigned roles. ...more

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