Murder in Mesopotamia

A dig in the desert. A brutal murder behind locked doors. Poirot in the cradle of civilization.

In Agatha Christie’s gripping archaeological mystery, Hercule Poirot is traveling through the Middle East when he is summoned to an excavation site near the ancient city of Ur. The victim is Louise Leidner, the beautiful and enigmatic wife of the expedition leader. She is found brutally murdered in her locked bedroom at the expedition house—with no footprints in the surrounding sand and no apparent way for the killer to have entered or escaped.

As Poirot investigates the tight-knit group of archaeologists, assistants, and staff, he uncovers a web of jealousy, past secrets, and simmering tensions beneath the desert sun. With vivid descriptions of the Mesopotamian landscape and Christie’s signature blend of clever clues and psychological insight, the novel builds to one of her most ingenious and surprising solutions.

• First published in 1936
• Inspired by Agatha Christie’s own experiences on archaeological digs with her second husband, Max Mallowan
• One of the most atmospheric and memorable Hercule Poirot novels

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A brilliantly plotted golden-age mystery set against an exotic and evocative backdrop—perfect for fans of Poirot, archaeological settings, and classic Christie ingenuity. The ideal read for your next armchair expedition or as a gift for any lover of detective fiction.

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. Murder in Mesopotamia draws directly from her real-life adventures in the Middle East.