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Hercule Poirot, the world''s most famous detective, returns in this ingenious, stylish, and altogether delicious mystery from the author of the instant bestseller The Monogram Murders.

"What I intend to say to you will come as a shock..."

With these words, Lady Athelinda Playford -- one of the world''s most beloved children''s authors -- springs a surprise on the lawyer entrusted with her will. As g...