After the Funeral

Agatha Christie, the undisputed Queen of Crime, invites you into a world of perplexing puzzles and hidden motives in *After the Funeral*. Published by Berkley Books in 2000, this classic mystery plunges readers deep into the intricate web of family secrets and unexpected death. When the wealthy Theodore Abernethie dies peacefully in his sleep, his surviving relatives gather for the funeral, expecting a straightforward inheritance. However, the peace is shattered by a shocking declaration: Abernethie’s estranged sister, Cora, had allegedly confessed just hours before his death that she knew she was going to be murdered. This cryptic statement transforms a natural demise into a sinister enigma, igniting the spark for a thrilling investigation.

Enter the brilliant Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, whose keen intellect and meticulous observation are precisely what this tangled affair demands. As Poirot delves into the Abernethie family’s shadowed past, he uncovers a landscape rife with greed, resentment, and a multitude of potential suspects. Each relative, with their own carefully guarded secrets and desperate desires, becomes a suspect in a case that grows more complex with every revelation. Set against the backdrop of English society, *After the Funeral* masterfully weaves a tale of suspense, challenging both the characters and the reader to piece together the fragments of truth before the killer strikes again. Prepare for a captivating journey filled with red herrings, psychological depth, and Christie's signature twists that will leave you guessing until the very last page.