In Mrs. McGinty’s Dead, Agatha Christie delivers one of her most brilliantly crafted Hercule Poirot mysteries, combining a chilling small-town murder with psychological depth and subtle humor. When an elderly charwoman, Mrs. McGinty, is found brutally murdered in her cottage, the police quickly arrest her lodger, James Bentley. The evidence seems clear — but Superintendent Spence isn’t convinced he’s got the right man.

Enter Hercule Poirot, whose sharp intellect and unerring sense of justice lead him into the heart of a quiet English village filled with gossip, secrets, and simmering tensions. As Poirot investigates, he uncovers a trail that links Mrs. McGinty’s death to a long-buried crime and a shadowy figure from the past.

Balancing dark intrigue with moments of humor and human insight, Christie presents a story that is as much about hidden guilt and identity as it is about murder. Featuring Ariadne Oliver, the eccentric mystery writer and one of Christie’s most beloved recurring characters, this novel is a perfect example of Golden Age detective fiction at its finest — witty, intricate, and deeply satisfying.

PUBLISHER: HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS

BINDING: PAPER BACK

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

PAGES: 335