Agatha Christie
В Южной Африке бушует гражданская война. Немецкий предприниматель герр Шефер сделал ставку не на тех людей, и теперь ему приходится бежать из страны. Еще один перевалочный пункт – ферма одного из его компаньонов, – и он окажется в безопасности; ему помогут пересечь границу. Но, стуча в дверь старого приятеля, Шефер даже не догадывается, что за ней притаилось его далекое прошлое. Кое-кто из тех времен, когда он проливал чужую кровь на полях Первой мировой…
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The intense interest aroused in the public by what was known at the time as ‘The Styles Case’ has now somewhat subsided. Nevertheless, in view of
It was in June of 1935 that I came home from my ranch in South America for a stay of about six months. It had been a difficult time for us out there. Like everyone else, we had suffered from world depression. I had various affairs to see to in England that I felt could only be successful if a personal touch was introduced. My wife remained to manage the ranch. I need hardly say that one of my first actions on reaching England was to look up my old friend, Hercule Poirot.
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Once you’ve passed, say, fifty, comfort is the only thing that matters. ’
‘Who shall the victim be—man or woman‘I gather you don’t agree.’
decide what you want out of it. What
