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

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

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Taken at the Flood follows Hercule Poirot as he investigates a deadly struggle over the Cloade family fortune. Wealthy Gordon Cloade is killed during a wartime air raid shortly after marrying the young widow Rosaleen. Because he left no will, Rosaleen inherits everything, leaving Gordon’s relatives shocked, resentful, and desperate. Their hopes revive when rumours suggest that Rosaleen’s first husband, Robert Underhay, may still be alive, which could make her marriage to Gordon invalid. Matters become more complicated when a mysterious stranger arrives claiming knowledge of Underhay and is later found murdered. Poirot enters a tense world of jealousy, deception, romantic conflict, and hidden identities, where nearly everyone has a motive. Through careful observation and psychological insight, he uncovers secrets that challenge the family’s assumptions. Agatha Christie combines a clever murder puzzle with a portrait of postwar uncertainty, showing how greed and insecurity can push ordinary people toward dangerous choices. Read More

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About Taken at the Flood by Agatha Christie – A Dark Poirot Mystery of Money, Murder and Family Secrets

A sudden death changes everything for the Cloade family. For years, they believed their rich relative, Gordon Cloade, would always protect them. Then Gordon dies during a wartime air raid. His young wife, Rosaleen, survives and may now receive the full fortune. The rest of the family are left shocked, worried and angry.

Soon, a stranger arrives with a dangerous claim. He says Rosaleen’s first husband may still be alive. If this is true, her marriage to Gordon was not legal, and the money may return to the Cloade family. Before anyone can learn the truth, the stranger is found dead. Hercule Poirot must study old stories, family fears and hidden plans to discover who is lying.

Taken at the Flood by Agatha Christie is Book 27 of 38 in the A Hercule Poirot Mystery collection. It is a strong choice for readers who enjoy tense families, careful clues and smart detective work.

When Money Turns a Family Against Itself

The Cloade family once felt safe because Gordon was rich and generous. After his death, that safety disappears. Each family member has a money problem, and each believes the fortune should belong to them. Rosaleen becomes the centre of their anger because she controls the wealth they expected to receive.

This creates the main problem: everyone needs something, but nobody fully trusts anyone. A claim about a missing husband makes the situation worse. Then murder enters the family, and every secret becomes important.

Poirot offers the only clear path through the confusion. He watches how people act, what they fear and where their stories fail. His calm thinking turns a bitter family fight into a mystery that can be solved.

A Mystery Built from Secrets and Suspicion

This book is not only about finding a killer. It also asks what people may do when money, pride and survival are at risk. Agatha Christie places the mystery inside a family that has depended on wealth for too long. Once that support is gone, their true feelings begin to show.

The story moves through private meetings and clues that look harmless at first. Poirot tests every claim. The final answer comes from details that were visible but easy to miss, rewarding readers who try to solve the case beside him.

Why Readers Keep Turning the Pages

Taken at the Flood creates tension without making the story hard to follow. The suspect group is focused, and the mystery grows step by step. Readers can enjoy the plot while thinking about each person’s reason for lying.

The book offers:

  • A close group of suspects linked by family and money
  • A murder tied to identity, marriage and inheritance
  • Careful clue work from Hercule Poirot
  • Strong questions about greed, duty and need
  • A final solution that changes earlier events
  • A post-war English setting filled with pressure

It is ideal for readers who enjoy classic detective stories, family drama and clever endings. It can also be read as a stand-alone novel, so you do not need to finish the earlier Poirot books first. The clear conflict also makes the plot easy to discuss with friends, classmates or a reading group.

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  • A clean page layout supports smooth, focused reading.

The cream paper suits daytime or evening reading, while the strong binding helps collectors keep the full series safely.

What You Gain from Reading This Book

This mystery gives more than simple entertainment. It helps readers practise careful thinking because every statement may have another meaning. You learn to compare motives, notice small changes and question easy answers.

The story may help English learners build vocabulary through clear context. Its mystery encourages readers to continue when they meet a new word and can support focus and patience.

For Christie fans, this title adds an important Poirot case to the shelf. For new readers, it offers an easy entry into classic detective fiction. It is also a thoughtful gift for mystery lovers.

Ideal for Quiet Reading, Study Breaks and Gifts

Taken at the Flood works well during a weekend, on a journey, after class or before sleep. The chapters make it easy to read in short sessions, but the mystery may tempt you to continue.

It is suitable for:

  • Agatha Christie collectors
  • Hercule Poirot fans
  • Teen and adult mystery readers
  • Students improving English through fiction
  • Readers who enjoy family secrets
  • Gift buyers looking for a classic crime novel
  • Book clubs discussing motives and moral choices

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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) 

Best Sellers Rank of This Book

  • #76,703 in Books
  • #441 in Traditional Detective Mysteries (Books)
  • #594 in Private Investigator Mysteries (Books)
  • #637 in Historical Thrillers (Books)

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Primary Specification
Series NameA Hercule Poirot Mystery
AuthorAgatha Christie
GenreMystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction, Historical Thriller
ISBN-13/ISSN978-0062073846
ISBN-100062073842
PublisherWilliam Morrow
Publishing Date‎ August 30, 2011
LanguageEnglish
Reading Age11+ 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
Pages288 pages
CountryUK
Logistics Information
Weight293g
Length 8.5 inch
Width5.6 inch
Height5.31 inch
What is Taken at the Flood by Agatha Christie about?

Taken at the Flood is a Hercule Poirot mystery centred on the wealthy Cloade family and a disputed inheritance. After Gordon Cloade dies in a wartime bombing, his recently married widow, Rosaleen, inherits his fortune, leaving his financially dependent relatives with nothing. The situation changes when a stranger arrives claiming that Rosaleen’s first husband may still be alive. When the stranger is found dead, Poirot must investigate blackmail, concealed identities, family resentment and conflicting evidence. The novel combines an intricate murder puzzle with a tense examination of greed, dependence and postwar uncertainty.

How many books are in the Hercule Poirot 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 Taken at the Flood be read as a standalone mystery?

Yes. Although Taken at the Flood is Book 27 of 38 in the Hercule Poirot collection, its central crime, suspects and solution are self-contained. Readers do not need to finish the previous 26 books to understand the investigation. Existing Poirot fans may recognise his personality and investigative style, but first-time Agatha Christie readers can begin with this novel without feeling lost.

What makes Taken at the Flood different from other Hercule Poirot mysteries?

This book is not limited to identifying a murderer. It examines how war, financial dependence and sudden social change affect an entire family. Poirot does not dominate every chapter from the beginning; Christie first develops the Cloade family’s rivalries, relationships and financial problems. This creates a more psychological and character-focused mystery in which inheritance, identity and opportunity are just as important as physical clues.

Why do readers have mixed opinions about the ending of Taken at the Flood?

Many readers admire the layered solution, concealed identities and reinterpretation of earlier clues. However, some modern readers are uncomfortable with certain relationship behaviour and social attitudes presented near the conclusion. These elements reflect the period in which the novel was written but may feel dated today. The controversy does not reveal the murderer, and readers can still appreciate the carefully constructed mystery while critically considering its portrayal of relationships and gender expectations.

Is Taken at the Flood suitable for teenagers and adult readers?

Taken at the Flood is most suitable for mature teenagers and adults who enjoy classic crime fiction. It contains murder, blackmail, family conflict, manipulation, suicide references and threatening relationship behaviour, but it does not depend on graphic violence or explicit sexual content. A general reading age of approximately 14 years and above is reasonable, although suitability ultimately depends on the individual reader’s maturity and comfort with darker themes.

Is Taken at the Flood a premium-edition printed book?
Yes. Bookish Wonderland offers Taken at the Flood as a premium printed book for readers who want a comfortable and durable physical copy. It is produced with carefully selected cream paper, clean text reproduction and a strong binding structure. This edition is suitable for personal reading, gifting or adding Book 27 to a growing Hercule Poirot collection.
What is the paper quality of Taken at the Flood from Bookish Wonderland?
The book uses premium eye-soothing cream paper. Its warm, off-white appearance produces less harsh visual contrast than bright white paper, making extended reading more comfortable under normal lighting. The pages are selected to provide a smooth reading experience while keeping the printed text easy to follow. This paper style is particularly suitable for a clue-heavy mystery that readers may spend several hours examining closely.
How durable is the binding of this Taken at the Flood edition?

This edition features high-quality stitched and glue binding for improved longevity. The stitched sections strengthen the internal page structure, while the adhesive helps secure the pages to the cover. This combined construction is designed to withstand repeated reading and careful long-term storage. It is a practical choice for collectors who plan to build the complete 38-book Hercule Poirot set.

Is the print in Taken at the Flood clear and easy to read?

Yes. The book features crystal-clear printing with sharp letters, balanced spacing and readable text. The clean reproduction helps readers follow character names, conversations and small investigative details without unnecessary visual strain. The print quality works effectively with the cream-coloured pages, creating a smooth and comfortable layout for both daytime and evening reading.

Why should customers buy Taken at the Flood from Bookish Wonderland?

Bookish Wonderland specialises in a large collection of premium and durable English books for readers across Bangladesh. Customers receive a carefully produced printed edition supported by strong binding, comfortable paper and clear printing. The store also makes international English fiction easier to purchase locally, helping Agatha Christie fans collect individual Poirot mysteries or gradually complete the entire series without relying on complicated overseas ordering.

Is Cash on Delivery available for Taken at the Flood throughout Bangladesh?

Yes. Cash on Delivery is available across Bangladesh for Taken at the Flood. Bookish Wonderland provides nationwide delivery to customers inside Dhaka and in districts outside Dhaka. Readers in Dhaka may also request a fast or urgent delivery option, subject to location and availability. Customers can therefore order the book online and pay when it is delivered, making the purchasing process convenient and accessible.