The Cornish Mystery

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Summary

Genre: Murder Mystery, Detective

Format: Short Story

Locations: Cornwall, England

Recurring Characters: Hercule Poirot

Synopsis

A passionate Cornishwoman, Mrs. Pengelley, tries to convince Poirot that her husband is trying to poison her. He has long had an illicit affair with a younger woman, and she is sure they want her out of the way... But can Poirot save her and is her husband really to blame?

The Cornish Mystery was published in Poirot's Early Cases and also in The Under Dog and Other Stories in the US.

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