LE CRIME DE L'ORIENT-EXPRESS
AGATHA CHRISTIE
Belletristik/Erzählende Literatur
Beschreibung
"Le Crime de l'Orient-Express" is the French title for "Murder on the Orient Express," a famous detective novel by Agatha Christie. It was first published in 1934 and features her iconic detective, Hercule Poirot.
In "Murder on the Orient Express," Hercule Poirot is traveling on the luxurious Orient Express train from Istanbul to Calais. During the journey, a wealthy American passenger named Samuel Ratchett is murdered in his compartment. Poirot is asked to investigate the crime, and he soon discovers that many of the passengers aboard the train have connections to the victim and potential motives for his murder.
The novel is celebrated for its clever plot twists, intricate characterizations, and the moral dilemmas it presents. It explores themes of justice, revenge, and the complexities of human nature. The solution to the mystery is one of Christie's most famous and controversial, challenging readers' expectations and posing ethical questions about the nature of justice.
"Murder on the Orient Express" is considered one of Agatha Christie's masterpieces and is often cited as one of the greatest detective novels of all time. It has been adapted into numerous films, TV series, and stage plays, further cementing its place in popular culture and the annals of classic crime fiction.
