Death on the Nile
The novel is set in Egypt, where a group of people meet
on a cruise.
Linnet Doyle is a rich American heiress who has just
married Simon Doyle. They are on their
honeymoon. 424j96e
Jacqueline De Bellfort, who was Linnet’s best friend and
Simon’s former lover, is in order to upset their happiness and so take revenge
on them.
Mrs Otterbourne is accompanied by her daughter Rosalie and she is in search of inspiration for her
writing.
Mrs Allerton is with her son Tim,
who has changed their plans for their holidays at the last moment.
Miss Van Schuyler is accompanied by Miss Bowers because she has some sort of illness and
by a poor cousin, Cornelia, whom she treats like
a servant.
Mrs Pennigton is Linnet’s trustee and he hopes to pesuade
him to sign some documents.
James Fanthorp looks after Linnet’s business.
Dr Bessner is a German doctor.
Hercule Poirot is a famous detective.
Guido Richetti is an Italian archaeologist.
Mr Ferguson is a young communist.
Colonel Race is investigating a case of arms smuggling.
