Agatha Christie's debut novel, "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," introduces the inimitable Hercule Poirot, a retired Belgian detective, whose shrewd intelligence will be put to the test in a perplexing case. Set against the backdrop of World War I, Styles Court becomes the scene of a baffling murder. With an ingenious blend of cunning, method, and meticulous attention to detail, Poirot embarks on an intellectual journey to unveil the truth. Christie crafts a masterful web of red herrings and hidden clues, challenging the reader to solve the mystery before the final, thrilling reveal. A must-read for fans of classic whodunits and the brilliant minds that unravel them.