Evil Under the Sun
1941 Poirot novel by Agatha Christie / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Evil Under the Sun is a work of detective fiction by British writer Agatha Christie, first published in the UK by the Collins Crime Club in June 1941[1] and in the US by Dodd, Mead and Company in October of the same year.[2] The UK edition retailed at seven shillings and sixpence (7/6)[1] and the US edition at $2.00.[2]
Author | Agatha Christie |
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Cover artist | Rose |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Series | Hercule Poirot |
Genre | Crime |
Publisher | Collins Crime Club |
Publication date | June 1941 |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
Pages | 256 first edition, hardback |
Preceded by | One, Two, Buckle My Shoe |
Followed by | Five Little Pigs |
The novel features Christie's detective, Hercule Poirot, who takes a holiday in Devon. During his stay, he notices a young woman who is flirtatious and attractive, but not well liked by a number of guests. When she is murdered during his stay, he finds himself drawn into investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder.