Motive vs. Opportunity

At a cozy Tuesday Night Club gathering, Mr. Petherick recounts a perplexing case involving Simon Clode, a grieving widower who makes a surprising will before his death. When the will is found blank, a clever deception is uncovered, revealing a sophisticated scheme to protect Clode’s true heirs. This story exemplifies Christie’s signature style of intricate clues, everyday objects, and a tightly closed circle of suspects that keep readers guessing until the final reveal.