Set against the backdrop of personal turmoil in 1926, the book showcases Agatha Christie's collaboration with her brother-in-law, Campbell Christie, to compile her recent Poirot stories into a cohesive novel. Following the loss of her mother and her marital struggles, Christie opted for this approach to alleviate the stress of writing a new work. With Campbell's help, the stories were revised for better flow while maintaining their original substance, distinguishing this compilation from her later works.
Set against the backdrop of personal turmoil in 1926, the book showcases Agatha Christie's collaboration with her brother-in-law, Campbell Christie, to compile her recent Poirot stories into a cohesive novel. Following the loss of her mother and her marital struggles, Christie opted for this approach to alleviate the stress of writing a new work. With Campbell's help, the stories were revised for better flow while maintaining their original substance, distinguishing this compilation from her later works.
