PUBLISHER: HarperCollins
GENRES: Mystery Books, Fiction Books
AUTHORS: Agatha Christie
PAGES: 352 pages
ISBN13: 9780007121014
TAGS: Mystery Books, Fiction Books, Free Books, PDF Books
LANGUAGE: en
TYPE: Digital
“Taken at the Flood” is a detective novel by Agatha Christie, featuring her famous detective Hercule Poirot. The story revolves around a wealthy widow, Mrs. Edgeworth, and her family, who unexpectedly inherit a substantial fortune from their late relative, Gordon Cloade. However, their newfound wealth leads to a series of unforeseen events and tragic consequences.
The central mystery begins when a stranger named Enoch Arden claims to be the true heir to Cloade’s fortune, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the family’s inheritance. Soon after, a series of suspicious deaths occur, including that of Rosaleen Cloade, Gordon Cloade’s widow, which further complicates the situation.
Hercule Poirot becomes involved in the case at the request of a friend, and through his meticulous investigation, he uncovers a complex web of deceit, betrayal, and hidden motives among the members of the Cloade family. The novel culminates in a dramatic revelation of the true identity of the murderer and their motive, bringing the case to a satisfying conclusion.
