Part of Series
Parker Pyne is still on his middle east holiday, now on a ship sailing down the Nile from Aswan (spelled Assouan here) to Cairo. He is doing his best to avoid getting dragged into "Are You Happy?" consultations, but failing. On this occasion, his fellow passengers include a group of wealthy British travelers and their companions. One of them, Lady Grayle, pulls him aside and informs him that someone is trying to poison her. All the evidence points to her husband; can Pyne prevent the killer from accomplishing his task? Librarian's note #1: this Parker Pyne short story should not be confused with the novel of the same name. Also by Christie. But it starred Hercule Poirot. It came out several years later. The title and locale are the same, but the contents are quite different. It is not an update of this story. The Poirot novel can be found elsewhere on Goodreads. Librarian's note #2: this entry relates to the short story, "Death on the Nile" with Parker Pyne. Collections and the other stories by the author are located elsewhere on Goodreads. The Pyne series includes 14 short stories. Entries for the stories can be found by searching Goodreads for: "a Parker Pyne Short Story." Librarian's note #3: the story was published in the print anthologies, "Parker Pyne Investigates" and 'Mr. Parker Pyne, Detective." It first appeared in 1933 in "Cosmopolitan" magazine.
Author
Agatha Christie is the top-selling author of all time, with a legacy spanning 66 crime novels, 14 plays, and six romance novels under a pseudonym. Her works have sold over two billion copies globally, translated into at least 103 languages, making her the most translated author. She introduced the world to iconic characters Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple, and wrote *The Mousetrap*, the record-holding longest-running play in modern theater. The youngest in the Miller family, her experience as a nurse during WWI and later roles in pharmacies during both World Wars deeply influenced her mystery novels, often featuring poisons. Christie’s writing career launched in 1920 with *The Mysterious Affair at Styles*. Her life was as captivating as her fiction, notably her 1926 disappearance after her first husband’s affair became public, sparking a nationwide search. Christie's second marriage to archaeologist Max Mallowan enriched her life and work, with travels and homes like the Greenway Estate and Abney Hall providing settings for several novels. Her marriage to Mallowan lasted until her death in 1976. Christie's contributions to literature earned her the title Commander of the Order of the British Empire, solidifying her place in literary history.
