<b>2026 Re-Read</b>
It has been a long time since I last read this novel, but not so long since I last visited Styles. Having recently finished the very last Poirot novel, Curtain, which also took place at Styles, I couldn't resist the temptation to revisit the first Christie novel.
I was amazed at how much I have learned about Poirot and Hastings through the years of reading Christie's fiction. I mean Poirot is very much himself, but Hastings is already being distracted by women, especially if they have auburn hair. It becomes a matter of amusement as the books progress. Poirot tries valiantly to get Arthur to think about things rather than jump to conclusions. Already, Poirot is telling him that he is startlingly honest and has no idea of the capabilities of other people to do wrong. His thoughts show plainly on his face, forcing Poirot to bamboozle him a bit to prevent him from alerting the murderer!
Every time I read a Christie novel, I notice new things. It makes her mysteries a joy to revisit.
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