When Poirot hears that Nick, the young mistress of End House, has recently escaped a series of life-threatening accidents, he suspects attempted murder and is convinced the would-be killer will soon strike again - can he unmask them in time…?

I thoroughly enjoyed this Poirot (currently second-favourite* of my ongoing Sharky Reads Christie project) - although I did manage to figure out the odd piece of the puzzle, it kept me guessing until the end. The denouement was clever, took me utterly by surprise yet was completely credible and the clues had been right under my nose all along, a combination which is exactly what I want from a Christie mystery. Having Poirot engage his little grey cells to prevent a murder rather than to solve it once committed was a fresh approach, and I enjoyed this switch-up and how it played out immensely. Hastings was on fine form as per usual, as obtuse yet self-confident as ever. I want to avoid giving any spoilers, so I will leave it there - a gripping, unexpected approach to a murder mystery where Poirot must solve the murder before it actually happens…

*In case you were wondering, my favourite so far has been The Murder of Roger Ackroyd