Lord Edgware Dies

A murdered aristocrat. A glamorous actress wife. Thirteen dinner guests—and Poirot’s most puzzling case.

In Agatha Christie’s ingenious Hercule Poirot novel, the wealthy and detested Lord Edgware is found murdered in his London home—stabbed in the neck while sitting in his chair. The prime suspect is his estranged wife, the beautiful and famous actress Jane Wilkinson, who openly wished him dead and now stands to inherit everything. Yet at the exact time of the murder, Jane was hosting a dinner party across town with twelve witnesses who swear she never left the table.

Summoned to the scene, Poirot finds himself facing a dazzling web of lies, impersonations, family secrets, and shifting motives. As more bodies fall, the Belgian detective must untangle a brilliant scheme where nothing is quite what it seems.

A masterclass in misdirection and one of Christie’s most cleverly constructed plots, Lord Edgware Dies (also published as Thirteen at Dinner) showcases Poirot’s brilliance and delivers one of her most satisfying and surprising solutions.

• First published in 1933
• Also known as Thirteen at Dinner in the United States
• Features Poirot and Captain Hastings, with the memorable actress Jane Wilkinson

Available in multiple formats:

• Paperback & Hardcover: Elegant print editions presenting the complete, unabridged text, ideal for your bookshelf.
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• Audiobook: Professionally narrated, complete and unabridged, perfect for immersive listening.

A sparkling and fiendishly clever golden-age mystery—perfect for fans of Poirot, theatrical settings, and classic Christie twists.

About the Author

Agatha Christie (1890–1976) was an English crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, widely regarded as the best-selling novelist of all time. Her works have sold over two billion copies worldwide, outranked only by the Bible and Shakespeare. Creator of the immortal Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, Christie’s mastery of plotting, misdirection, and human nature made her the undisputed Queen of Mystery. Lord Edgware Dies is a standout example of her genius for the impossible crime.