Sad Cypress
A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
By Agatha Christie | Publisher: HarperCollins
About the book
In Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery Sad Cypress, a woman damned by overwhelming evidence stands accused of murdering her romantic rival, and only Hercule Poirot stands between her and the gallows.
Beautiful young Elinor Carlisle stood serenely in the dock, accused of the murder of Mary Gerrard, her rival in love. The evidence was damning: only Elinor had the motive, the opportunity, and the means to administer the fatal poison.
Yet, inside the hostile courtroom, only one man still presumed Elinor was innocent until proven guilty. Hercule Poirot was all that stood between Elinor and the gallows.…
Editions of Sad Cypress
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062073945
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780063376151
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061753459
Read an Excerpt
In Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery Sad Cypress, a woman damned by overwhelming evidence stands accused of murdering her romantic rival, and only Hercule Poirot stands between her and the gallows.
Beautiful young Elinor Carlisle stood serenely in the dock, accused of the murder of Mary Gerrard, her rival in love. The evidence was damning: only Elinor had the motive, the opportunity, and the means to administer the fatal poison.
Yet, inside the hostile courtroom, only one man still presumed Elinor was innocent until proven guilty. Hercule Poirot was all that stood between Elinor and the gallows.…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sad Cypress about?
In Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery Sad Cypress, a woman damned by overwhelming evidence stands accused of murdering her romantic rival, and only Hercule Poirot stands between her and the gallows.
Beautiful young Elinor Carlisle stood serenely in the dock, accused of the murder of Mary Gerrard, her rival in love. The evidence was damning: only Elinor had the motive, the opportunity, and the means to administer the fatal poison.
Yet, inside the hostile courtroom, only one man still presumed Elinor was innocent until proven guilty. Hercule Poirot was all that stood between Elinor and the gallows.…
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sad Cypress?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Historical crime and mysteries
Where can I read a sample of Sad Cypress?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062073945
Is Sad Cypress part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Hercule Poirot Mysteries
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sad Cypress?
Agatha Christie
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Sad Cypress is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062073945) and paperback(ISBN 9780063376151) and ebook(ISBN 9780061753459)
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