The Hunter's Lodge Case
The Hunter's Lodge Case is a novel by Agatha Christie that follows the story of a wealthy man named Stephen Farraday who is found dead in his lodge in the middle of a snowy forest. The investigation into his death reveals a complex web of relationships and secrets among the guests at the lodge, including Stephen's wife, his mistress, and several other individuals with motives for murder. As the detective uncovers more clues, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems, and the truth is far more sinister than initially suspected.
By Agatha Christie · First published 1928 · Genre: Mystery, Crime, Detective Fiction · 5,288 words
First lines
"After all," murmured Poirot, "it is possible that I shall not die this time."
Coming from a convalescent influenza patient, I hailed the remark as showing a beneficial optimism. I myself had been the first sufferer from the disease. Poirot in his turn had gone down. He was now sitting up in bed, propped up with pillows.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Agatha Christie
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Crime, Detective Fiction, Suspense
- Length: 5,288 words
- Structure: 1 section, 137 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book is a detective story written by Agatha Christie, whose works often fall under the mystery genre.
- Crime — The book revolves around a criminal case which is a common theme in crime genre.
- Detective Fiction — The book involves the investigation process of a detective, a common theme in detective fiction genre.
- Suspense — Agatha Christie's works are known for building suspense throughout the story, keeping readers on edge.
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