Told in the first person by a small-town doctor, this story paints a vivid picture of village life. The people, the movements, and, of course, the gossip. Dr. Sheppard leads us through what happens when the richest man in town is found murdered, shortly after he received a letter exposing the name of a blackmailer. We go through the entire investigation even as Hercule Poirot is brought in (even though he is self-proclaimed to have retired from solving mysteries.)
For the ending alone, the book is well-deserved to be on many lists of "Best Crime Books". I would not recommend the reread though because knowing the end takes some enjoyment out of the story.
Three stars
Follows Poirot Investigates
Followed by The Big Four
This book came out in 1926
Borrowed as audiobook from Libby
Opinions are my own
