The Plymouth Express Affair
The Plymouth Express Affair is a novel by Agatha Christie that follows the story of a group of passengers on a train journey from London to Plymouth. When one of the passengers is found dead, the investigation reveals a complex web of relationships and secrets among the passengers. As the detective works to uncover the truth, he must navigate the twists and turns of the case while also dealing with his own personal demons. The novel is known for its clever plotting and unexpected twists, as well as its exploration of themes such as justice, morality, and the human condition.
By Agatha Christie · First published 1923 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime Fiction · 6,084 words
First lines
Alec Simpson, R. N., stepped from the platform at Newton Abbot into a first-class compartment of the Plymouth Express. A porter followed him with a heavy suitcase. He was about to swing it up to the rack, but the young sailor stopped him.
"No-leave it on the seat. I'll put it up later. Here you are."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Agatha Christie
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime Fiction, Thriller
- Length: 6,084 words
- Structure: 1 section, 193 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book is by Agatha Christie who is known for writing mystery novels and involves a crime that needs to be solved.
- Detective Fiction — The main character is detective Hercule Poirot who is investigating a crime.
- Crime Fiction — The plot revolves around a murder that has taken place on the Plymouth Express.
- Thriller — The book's plot involves crime, tension, and suspense, aligning it with common characteristics of thrillers.
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