In this authorized edition from the Queen of Mystery, the astute Hercule Poirot finds himself drawn into a perilous game when a bridge night at the extravagant home of the enigmatic Mr. Shaitana takes a deadly turn. Known for hosting lavish gatherings, Shaitana is both charismatic and unsettling, boasting about his belief that murder is an art form. As Poirot reluctantly accepts an invitation to glimpse Shaitana’s chilling “private collection,” the evening unfolds with tantalizing intrigue. What begins as a seemingly innocent night of cards soon spirals into a complex web of deception and danger, where the stakes are life and death. With his keen mind and unmatched investigative prowess, Poirot must unravel the mystery before the final card is dealt, revealing the true nature of the players at the table.
