Cards on the Table

In a dinner party turned deadly, Poirot investigates a murder among suspected criminals in Cards on the Table, revealing dark secrets.

In Cards on the Table, Mr. Shaitana has a rather peculiar hobby: he collects individuals who have managed to slip through the fingers of justice. This unique passion leads him to host a dinner party unlike any other, where he invites four guests who are all suspected murderers. The atmosphere is charged with tension as these individuals, each with their own dark secrets, gather under one roof, unaware of the deadly game that is about to unfold.

Among the guests is the renowned detective Hercule Poirot, who is accompanied by three other crime experts. As the evening progresses, Mr. Shaitana reveals his intention to challenge his guests to a game of deduction, but the stakes are raised when he is found dead shortly after. With the murder mystery deepening, Poirot must navigate the complex web of lies and deceit spun by the guests, each of whom has a motive and the potential to be a killer.

To uncover the truth behind the murder of their host, Poirot must delve into the psychology of each suspect. The narrative explores themes of morality, justice, and the nature of evil as Poirot attempts to discern which of the dinner guests possesses the mind of a cold-hearted killer. In Cards on the Table, Agatha Christie crafts a thrilling tale that keeps readers guessing until the very end.