The world's greatest detective, Hercule Poirot – the legendary star of Agatha Christie's novels, "Murder on the Orient Express" and "Death on the Nile" – sets his little grey cells in motion to solve a strange Christmas mystery.

"The main danger, as I see it, is that you and I will be trapped here for the whole Christmas period!"

It's December 19, 1931, and Hercule Poirot and Inspector Catchpool are called to investigate a gruesome murder at a Norfolk hospital. Catchpool's mother, the irresistible Cynthia, insists they stay near her so they can all be together for the festive season, while Poirot tries to find the killer. Cynthia's friend is admitted to the same hospital and is convinced she will be the next victim.

Poirot has less than a week to solve the crime and prevent further murders if he wants to escape this nightmare scenario and be home in time for Christmas. Meanwhile, someone else – someone utterly ruthless – has other ideas for what should happen to Hercule Poirot…

Pages: 384, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm