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Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie (A Hercule Poirot Mystery, Book 23 of 38)

Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie (A Hercule Poirot Mystery, Book 23 of 38)

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Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie follows Hercule Poirot during a peaceful holiday at the luxurious Jolly Roger Hotel on Smugglers’ Island. The relaxed seaside atmosphere changes when glamorous actress Arlena Stuart is found murdered on a secluded beach. Arlena had attracted jealousy, resentment, and unwanted attention from several guests, giving almost everyone a possible motive. Poirot begins examining alibis, relationships, hidden grudges, and seemingly insignificant details surrounding the crime. Although the evidence appears to point clearly toward one suspect, Poirot doubts the obvious explanation and carefully reconstructs the events of the day. The mystery becomes increasingly complex as secrets about marriage, money, love, and deception emerge. With clever misdirection, an isolated setting, and a carefully planned crime, the novel keeps readers questioning every character. Evil Under the Sun is a classic locked-circle mystery that showcases Poirot’s sharp observation, logical reasoning, and ability to uncover the truth behind appearances. Read More

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About Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie (A Hercule Poirot Mystery, Book 23 of 38) – A Bright Holiday Hiding a Dark Crime

For Hercule Poirot, peace rarely lasts. Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie places the detective at a smart seaside hotel in Devon, where rich guests relax beside the water. The calm mood breaks when an actress is found dead. Many guests dislike her, yet each seems to have an alibi.

It is a classic detective story with a closed group of suspects, careful clues, hidden feelings, and a clever final answer. Christie turns a sunny holiday place into a tense puzzle where smiles may hide anger and simple actions may carry great meaning.

A Holiday That Changes in One Morning

Arlena Marshall is beautiful, confident, and hard to ignore. She draws attention wherever she goes, but attention can create jealousy, pain, and hate. When she is found murdered at a quiet cove, the hotel guests quickly become part of the case. Her husband, her stepdaughter, another couple, old friends, and nearby visitors all have secrets that may matter.

The police can see motives, but the times do not fit. People say they were swimming, rowing, walking, talking, or resting. Their stories appear safe. Poirot does not depend on fear or force. He watches small habits, compares each statement, and asks why people chose certain words. A towel, a bottle, a hat, a bath, or a short trip may seem unimportant, but Poirot knows that truth often hides inside ordinary things.

Readers receive clues, but Christie places them so neatly that they are easy to miss. The final explanation brings the small details together without giving away the answer too early.

When Every Suspect Has an Alibi

Some crime books reveal the killer too soon, use sudden information near the end, or fill pages with slow scenes. Evil Under the Sun gives a better reading experience. The suspect group is clear, the setting is easy to picture, and every conversation helps build the puzzle.

This balance makes the novel easy to enter and rewarding to finish. The reader can enjoy the holiday scene, study each alibi, and still feel surprised when Poirot shows how the separate facts connect clearly at the end.

It is rich enough to feel complete, but focused enough for a weekend, holiday, or evening reading plan. Chapters move with purpose. You can enjoy the sea, hotel, and social drama while also testing your own detective skills.

Poirot’s method makes the book satisfying. He studies human nature as closely as physical evidence. He knows that love, pride, shame, fear, and money can make people lie. Instead of chasing action from place to place, he slowly removes each false idea until only one answer remains.

Why This Mystery Is Hard to Put Down

Sunlight, beaches, boats, summer clothes, and holiday meals should feel safe. Christie uses that comfort to make the murder feel more shocking. The island also limits movement, so the reader stays close to the suspects and notices changes in their behaviour.

Some speak openly, while others protect private pain. Young Linda Marshall brings a more tender and troubled view of the family. Kenneth Marshall appears controlled. Patrick and Christine Redfern add tension around love and trust. Emily Brewster, Rosamund Darnley, and the other guests each bring a different voice to the hotel.

This is not a story built on violence. Its power comes from questions. Who is telling the full truth? Could two true facts create a false picture? Can a perfect alibi be made by planning what other people will see? These questions keep the mind active until Poirot gathers everyone and explains the design.

Made for Comfortable, Regular Reading

Bookish Wonderland prepares this printed book for readers who want a clean and lasting copy. The premium eye-soothing cream paper is softer to look at than bright white pages, which helps during long reading sessions. Crystal-clear printing keeps letters sharp and easy to follow. High-quality stitched and glue binding supports the pages and helps the book stay firm through repeated reading.

The cream paper supports comfortable daytime or night reading. Clear text helps students, adults, and older readers move through each chapter without strain. The strong binding makes the book suitable for a home shelf, a personal collection, or sharing with family members.

For readers checking the Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie book price in Bangladesh, Bookish Wonderland offers a premium physical reading experience with nationwide delivery and Cash on Delivery. Fast or urgent delivery is also available in Dhaka, while regular delivery serves areas inside and outside Dhaka.

A Good Choice for Many Readers

New readers can start here because the main case stands on its own. You do not need to read the first twenty-two Poirot books before it. Long-time Christie fans can also enjoy how Poirot works inside a small holiday community where every movement can be checked.

It is useful for several reading moments:

  • Read it during a quiet weekend when you want a complete mystery.
  • Carry it on a trip for a story that matches a holiday mood.
  • Choose it for a book club discussion about clues, motives, and alibis.
  • Give it to a reader who likes calm stories with clever thinking.
  • Add it to a growing Hercule Poirot collection in correct series order.

The language is clear, but the puzzle is advanced enough for adult readers and older teens. Younger readers who already enjoy classic crime may also read it with guidance. The story contains murder, family conflict, jealousy, and adult relationships, but it does not depend on graphic detail.

What books are in the A Hercule Poirot Mystery series by Agatha Christie?:

The main 38 books in A Hercule Poirot Mystery are:

  • The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 1 of 38)

  • The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 2  of 38)

  • Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 3  of 38)

  • The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 4  of 38) 

  • The Big Four by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 5  of 38)

  • The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 6  of 38)

  • Black Coffee by Agatha Christie and Charles Osborne (Hercule Poirot, Book 7  of 38)

  • Peril at End House by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 8  of 38) 

  • Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 9  of 38)

  • Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 10  of 38)

  • Three Act Tragedy by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 11  of 38)

  • Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 12  of 38)

  • The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 13  of 38)

  • Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 14  of 38)

  • Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 15  of 38)

  • Murder in the Mews by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 16  of 38) 

  • Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 17  of 38)

  • Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 18  of 38)

  • Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 19  of 38)

  • Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 20 of 38)

  • Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 21 of 38)

  • One, Two, Buckle My Shoe by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 22 of 38)

  • Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 23 of 38)

  • Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 24 of 38) 

  • The Hollow by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 25 of 38)

  • The Labours of Hercules by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 26 of 38)

  • Taken at the Flood by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 27 of 38)

  • Mrs. McGinty’s Dead by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 28 of 38) 

  • After the Funeral by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 29 of 38)

  • Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 30 of 38)

  • Dead Man’s Folly by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 31 of 38)

  • Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 32 of 38)

  • The Clocks by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 33 of 38)

  • Third Girl by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 34 of 38)

  • Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 35 of 38)

  • Elephants Can Remember by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 36 of 38) 

  • Double Sin and Other Stories by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 37 of 38)

  • Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 38 of 38) 

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Primary Specification
Series NameHercule Poirot Mystery
AuthorAgatha Christie
GenreMystery, Crime, Detective Fiction, Murder Mystery, Thriller
ISBN-13/ISSN 978-0063376175
ISBN-100063376172
PublisherWilliam Morrow Paperbacks
Publishing Date July 8, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Reading Age12+ years
FormatPrinted book
Physical Specification & Quality
Paper QualityPremium eye-soothing cream paper
Binding QualityHigh quality stitched and glue binding (for longevity)
Print QualityCrystal-clear print
Pages272 pages
CountryUK
Logistics Information
Weight279g
Length8.5 inch
Width5.6 inch
Height0.61 inch
What is Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie about?

Evil Under the Sun follows Hercule Poirot during a holiday at an exclusive seaside resort on Smugglers’ Island. His peaceful break ends when glamorous for guests disliked Arlena, and each person appears to have a motive, secret, or suspicious alibi. Poirot must examine conflicting testimonies, personal relationships, hidden resentments, and carefully planted clues to uncover the truth. The novel combines a beautiful summer setting with a complex closed-circle murder mystery.

How many books are in the A Hercule Poirot Mystery series by Agatha Christie, and what are they?

There are 38 books in this series. They are:

  • The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 1 of 38)
  • The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 2 of 38)
  • Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 3 of 38)
  • The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 4 of 38)
  • The Big Four by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 5 of 38)
  • The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 6 of 38)
  • Black Coffee by Agatha Christie and Charles Osborne (Hercule Poirot, Book 7 of 38)
  • Peril at End House by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 8 of 38)
  • Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 9 of 38)
  • Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 10 of 38)
  • Three Act Tragedy by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 11 of 38)
  • Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 12 of 38)
  • The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 13 of 38)
  • Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 14 of 38)
  • Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 15 of 38)
  • Murder in the Mews by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 16 of 38)
  • Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 17 of 38)
  • Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 18 of 38)
  • Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 19 of 38)
  • Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 20 of 38)
  • Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 21 of 38)
  • One, Two, Buckle My Shoe by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 22 of 38)
  • Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 23 of 38)
  • Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 24 of 38)
  • The Hollow by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 25 of 38)
  • The Labours of Hercules by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 26 of 38)
  • Taken at the Flood by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 27 of 38)
  • Mrs. McGinty’s Dead by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 28 of 38)
  • After the Funeral by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 29 of 38)
  • Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 30 of 38)
  • Dead Man’s Folly by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 31 of 38)
  • Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 32 of 38)
  • The Clocks by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 33 of 38)
  • Third Girl by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 34 of 38)
  • Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 35 of 38)
  • Elephants Can Remember by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 36 of 38)
  • Double Sin and Other Stories by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 37 of 38)
  • Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 38 of 38)
Can Evil Under the Sun be read as a standalone mystery?

Yes. Although Evil Under the Sun is Book 23 of 38 in the Hercule Poirot mystery series, its central murder investigation is self-contained. The suspects, location, clues, motives, and final solution are introduced and resolved within this novel. New readers do not need to finish the previous 22 books before beginning it. However, readers familiar with Poirot may better appreciate his distinctive personality, precise habits, psychological methods, and confidence in his “little grey cells.”

Why is Evil Under the Sun considered an engaging Hercule Poirot mystery?

Readers frequently praise the novel for its isolated resort setting, large group of believable suspects, misleading appearances, carefully constructed alibis, and complicated final explanation. The bright seaside environment contrasts effectively with the darker motives hidden among the holidaymakers. Agatha Christie gives readers numerous clues but places them among distractions and red herrings, making the solution difficult to predict. It is especially suitable for readers who enjoy examining timelines, comparing statements, and attempting to identify the murderer before Poirot reveals the complete truth.

Is Evil Under the Sun suitable for teenagers and younger readers?

Evil Under the Sun is generally suitable for readers aged 14 and above who are comfortable with classic murder mysteries. The story includes murder, jealousy, marital conflict, infidelity, manipulation, emotional distress, and references to suicide. However, the violence is not described with excessive graphic detail. The novel focuses more heavily on deduction, motives, human behaviour, and the reconstruction of the crime. Parents may still wish to consider an individual reader’s maturity and sensitivity before purchasing it for a younger teenager.

Is Evil Under the Sun a premium edition at Bookish Wonderland?

Yes. The Bookish Wonderland edition is prepared as a premium printed book for readers who value comfortable pages, clear text, and durable construction. It features eye-soothing cream paper, crystal-clear printing, and a combination of stitched and glue binding. These qualities make it suitable for personal libraries, repeated reading, mystery collections, and gifting. It is a practical choice for Agatha Christie readers who want a well-presented physical copy rather than an uncomfortable or poorly produced print.

What is the paper quality of Evil Under the Sun?
The book is printed on premium eye-soothing cream paper. Its softer cream tone reduces the harsh glare commonly experienced with bright white pages, making longer reading sessions more comfortable under normal indoor lighting. The paper is selected to provide a smooth page-turning experience while keeping the printed text easy to follow. This makes the edition suitable for readers who spend extended periods studying clues, revisiting conversations, and examining Poirot’s explanation of the mystery.
How durable is the binding of this book?
Evil Under the Sun comes with high-quality stitched and glue binding designed for longevity. Stitching helps keep the page sections securely connected, while the adhesive provides additional support along the spine. This construction reduces the risk of loose or detached pages when the book is handled carefully. It is suitable for repeated reading, regular shelf storage, lending to family members, and building a long-term Hercule Poirot collection. Proper storage away from moisture, excessive heat, and direct sunlight will further protect its condition.
Is the print clear and comfortable to read?

Yes. The edition features crystal-clear printing with sharp letters, consistent text, and easy-to-read formatting. Clear printing is particularly important in a clue-based detective novel because readers may need to follow names, alibis, times, conversations, and small details closely. The combination of clean text and cream-coloured pages creates a smoother reading experience and helps reduce unnecessary eye strain. It is suitable for both casual readers and dedicated mystery fans who enjoy analysing every part of the investigation.

Why should customers buy Evil Under the Sun from Bookish Wonderland?

Bookish Wonderland offers a large collection of premium and durable English books in Bangladesh. Customers receive a carefully produced edition with comfortable cream paper, strong stitched and glue binding, and clear printing. The store also supports nationwide delivery, Cash on Delivery, service inside and outside Dhaka, and urgent delivery options within Dhaka. These features make it easier for readers across Bangladesh to collect Agatha Christie novels without depending on limited local availability.

Is delivery available inside and outside Dhaka?

Yes. Bookish Wonderland delivers Evil Under the Sun throughout Bangladesh, including addresses inside Dhaka and districts outside Dhaka. Standard nationwide delivery is available for customers who want the book sent directly to their home or preferred delivery address. Readers in Dhaka may also request a fast or urgent delivery option when available. Delivery time and cost can vary according to the customer’s location, courier coverage, stock availability, and selected delivery service.

Is Cash on Delivery available for Evil Under the Sun in Bangladesh?

Yes. Cash on Delivery is available across Bangladesh, allowing customers to pay when the book reaches their delivery address. This option is convenient for readers who prefer not to make an advance online payment. Customers should provide an active phone number, complete address, district or area name, and any necessary delivery directions when placing the order. Evil Under the Sun can therefore be ordered by customers in Dhaka and other regions of Bangladesh with a convenient payment and delivery process.