Dumb Witness

Agatha Christie at her most delightfully devious. When elderly Emily Arundell suspects foul play after a near-fatal accident, she writes to Hercule Poirot—but the letter arrives after her death. Enter one very determined Belgian detective and his loyal companion Hastings, unravelling family secrets, dubious relatives, and one particularly observant terrier. Classic Christie: red herrings aplenty, a satisfyingly twisty plot, and that brilliantly smug denouement. Perfect for golden age mystery lovers and anyone who enjoys their crime fiction clever and quintessentially British.