Crooked House by Agatha Christie is a standalone mystery novel that revolves around a wealthy and dysfunctional family. The story follows Charles Hayward, who is drawn into the investigation of the murder of his grandfather, Aristide Leonides, a rich businessman. Aristide is poisoned, and suspicion falls on his various relatives, all of whom have their own secrets and motives.
As Charles delves deeper into the family dynamics, he uncovers hidden tensions, deceit, and long-buried resentments. The novel’s setting in the Leonides’ large, crooked house adds to the atmosphere of unease and mystery. With a shocking and unexpected twist, Crooked House is one of Christie’s darker and more complex mysteries, exploring themes of family loyalty, deception, and greed.
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