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Hallowe'en Party
Classic mystery
Hallowe'en Party
Book 34 of the Hercule Poirot series
259 pages · First published 2011
At a children's Hallowe'en party in the English village of Woodleigh Common, thirteen-year-old Joyce Reynolds boasts that she once witnessed a murder, but no one believes the girl known for telling tall tales. Later that evening, Joyce is found drowned in the tub used for bobbing for apples, prompting mystery novelist Ariadne Oliver to seek the help of her old friend Hercule Poirot. As Poirot investigates, he uncovers a tangled history of suspicious deaths, a missing young woman, and secrets that some villagers would rather leave buried. To identify Joyce's killer, he must determine whether her extraordinary claim was true—and whether someone else might be in danger. This atmospheric classic mystery combines Christie's trademark misdirection, unsettling village secrets, and a distinctly autumnal setting with one of Poirot's more disturbing investigations.
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Content notes
Murder of a thirteen-year-old girl by drowning; additional deaths and violence involving young people; discussion of past murders and suspicious deaths; threats against children and other vulnerable individuals; disturbing themes involving sexual violence and exploitation, including references concerning minors; references to suicide and mental illness; deception, manipulation, and psychological distress; unsettling Halloween imagery and occult-themed conversation. No actual supernatural horror.
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Honeyed Earl Grey
A comforting cup of Earl Grey with honey and lemon offers the perfect fireside companion to Poirot's investigation of an unsettling English village mystery.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Whiskey Sour
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A classic Whiskey Sour balances sweetness with a sharp edge, much like the festive Hallowe'en gathering that conceals a sinister crime.
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- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 0.5 oz simple syrup, adjusted to taste ↗
- Ice
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- Shake whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel and cocktail cherry.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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