Dead Man's Mirror (Mystery Masters Series)

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Summary: Another unexpected ending for a superb plot
Review: Agatha Christie once more will mesmerize your mind with the unexpected turns of this plot! When the master of the house is discovered shot in his study, the suggestion of suicide is brought forward. It satisfies everyone, but not M.Poirot! The investigation uncovers secret passions, past intrigues, and cunning plots. You don't want to miss this page turner!

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Summary: Typical Poirot is lots of fun
Review: This book follows the same old Agatha Christie/Hercule Poirot formula. And, like macaroni & cheese or mashed potatoes, I found this murder mystery comforting and delightful in its familiarity. A collection of relatives and friends gather at a country house, and their dominating and idosyncratic host commits suicide ... or does he? Fortunately, shortly before the fatal shot was fired, the dead man had the foresight to invite Hercule Poirot for a visit. Thank goodness he is there to unravel things, as only he can! If you are looking for a by-the-book fact and/or forensic based mystery, like those by Cornwell or Grafton or Paretsky, you'll be disappointed. But if you're looking for evocative mood, wit and charm, you'll enjoy yourself.