Book Review: The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie

The Murder on the Links
by Agatha Christie

A tale of mistaken and multiple identities would describe this book. While the victim is found on a golf course as the title implies, but there is actually nothing more about golf in the story. A wealthy family move into a small French village and soon the husband begins to show signs of anxiety and nervous behavior; he writes to Poirot to come to his aid, but it is too late as when he arrives the man is dead. With all the mysterious identities of several characters it is a pretty engaging novel. It is also one that features Captain Hastings as Poirot’s side kick, which I always enjoy as it’s reminiscent of Sherlock and Watson (whose stories I’d also recommend). So if you are looking for a historical mystery set in Britain, this is a good pick.

[ official The Murder on the Links page on the official Agatha Christie web site ]

Recommended by Kristen A.
Gere Branch Library

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