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When Eight Bells Toll: A Gripping Tale of Suspense and Murder on the High Seas

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By Agatha Christie

When Eight Bells Toll is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Set on a luxurious ocean liner bound for New York, the story follows a group of passengers who become entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse. With each passing hour, the tension ratchets up as the body count rises and the mystery deepens.

The passengers on board the SS Majestic are a diverse group, each with their own secrets and motives. There's Lady Eileen Brent, a wealthy widow with a troubled past; Sir George Styles, a retired police officer; Miss Marple, an elderly spinster with a keen eye for detail; and Dr. Thomas Griffith, a young doctor with a mysterious connection to one of the passengers.

When Eight Bells Toll

4.4 out of 5

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As the ship sails across the Atlantic, a series of strange and disturbing events begin to occur. A young woman is found dead in her cabin, apparently the victim of an accidental overdose. But Miss Marple isn't convinced. She senses that there's more to the story than meets the eye.

With the help of Sir George Styles, Miss Marple begins to investigate the murder. As they dig deeper, they uncover a web of deceit and intrigue that extends to the highest levels of society. Passengers with seemingly perfect alibis begin to show their true colors, and the body count continues to rise.

As the ship approaches New York, the tension reaches a fever pitch. Miss Marple and Sir George Styles must race against time to unmask the killer before they strike again. But who can they trust? And who will be the next to die?

When Eight Bells Toll is a classic Agatha Christie mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. With its intricate plot, unforgettable characters, and nail-biting suspense, this novel is a must-read for fans of the genre.

What the critics are saying:

"When Eight Bells Toll is a classic Agatha Christie mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end." - The New York Times

"Agatha Christie at her best." - The Washington Post

"A must-read for fans of the genre." - Publishers Weekly

About the author:

Agatha Christie is one of the world's most beloved and bestselling mystery writers. Her books have sold more than two billion copies and have been translated into more than 100 languages. Christie is best known for her detective novels featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote a number of plays, short stories, and novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott.