Murder on the Orient Express: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

While en route from Syria to Paris, in the middle of a freezing winter's night, the Orient Express is stopped dead in its tracks by a snowdrift. Passengers awake to find the train still stranded and to discover that a wealthy American has been brutally stabbed to death in his private compartment. Incredibly, that compartment is locked from the inside. With no escape into the wintery landscape the killer must still be on board. Fortunately, the brilliant Belgian inspector Hercule Poirot is also on board, having booked the last available berth.
Quick facts about Murder on the Orient Express
- Title: Murder on the Orient Express
- Author: Agatha Christie
- First published: 1933
- Genre: agatha christie, private investigator, p.i.
- OpenLibrary ID: OL471576W
Where to read Murder on the Orient Express
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Murder on the Orient Express about?
***While en route from Syria to Paris, in the middle of a freezing winter's night, the Orient Express is stopped dead in its tracks by a snowdrift.*** Passengers awake to find the train still stranded and to discover that a wealthy American has been brutally stabbed to death in h
Who wrote Murder on the Orient Express?
Murder on the Orient Express was written by Agatha Christie.
When was Murder on the Orient Express published?
Murder on the Orient Express was first published in 1933.



