![]() ![]() Emily was so furious after the fight that she allegedly created a new will, but no one has been able to find it. Poirot discovers that Emily had been overheard fighting with either John or Alfred on the day of her death. ![]() Emily, on the other hand, modifies her will every year to give the money she inherited to Alfred rather than John, ensuring that Alfred inherits her inheritance. Emily's new husband, Alfred, whom she recently married their stepsons, John and Lawrence Cavendish John's wife Mary Cynthia Murdoch, daughter of a dead family friend and Emily's attendant, Evelyn Howard is among others who live in the mansion.Īs Poirot digs deeper, he learns that Emily's will mentions John Cavendish as the only inheritor of the estate, precisely as his father had specified in his will. Cavendish, who left her the estate and a part of his income, Poirot discovers that Emily inherited vast riches. Poirot, who owes Inglethorp a debt of gratitude for assisting him in adjusting to his new life, agrees to assist.įollowing the death of Emily's former husband, Mr. Hastings enlists the help of his friend, Belgian private investigator Hercule Poirot, to solve Emily's death while he is there. As the narrative begins, the residents of Styles Court wake up one morning to discover that Emily Inglethorp, the estate's wealthy old owner, has been strychnine poisoned to death.Īrthur Hastings, a Western Front soldier on sick leave, goes to Styles St. ![]() Arthur Hastings, a guest at Styles Court, a luxurious estate outside of Essex, England, narrates the story in the first person. ![]()
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