Death on the Nile

Synopsis

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.

Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now
Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 3 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 3 is equivalent to CEF level B1 with a word count of 11,000 - 20,000 words.

Each book includes:
 Full reading of the adapted version available for free online
 Helpful notes on characters
 Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot
 A glossary of the more difficult words
 Free online resources for students and teachers at
www.collinselt.com/readers

The plot:
Poirot is supposed to be on a relaxing holiday in Egypt, but soon finds himself caught in the middle of a confusing murder.
The obvious suspect has an alibi, and not a single other person seems to have any reason to want to murder the beautiful young victim.
Can Poirot find out the truth before the murderer strikes again?

About Collins ELT Readers

Collins ELT Readers are divided into 7 levels:
Level 1 - elementary (A2)
Level 2 - pre-intermediate (A2-B1)
Level 3 - intermediate (B1)
Level 4 - upper- intermediate (B2)
Level 5 - upper-intermediate+(B2+)
Level 6 - advanced (C1)
Level 7 - advanced + (C2)

Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.

Summary

Chapter 1: The Fatal Journey

* Introduces the passengers on the luxurious steamship Karnak, including newlyweds Linnet Ridgeway and Simon Doyle, their friends Jacqueline de Bellefort and her cousin Louise Bourget, and the detective Hercule Poirot.
* Linnet reveals to Poirot that she fears for her life as Jacqueline, her former best friend, is stalking her and plotting revenge.

Chapter 2: The River Flows

* As the Karnak sails up the Nile, tensions escalate between Jacqueline and Linnet.
* Jacqueline confronts Linnet, accusing her of stealing Simon from her.

Chapter 3: The Night of the Crime

* On the night of the murder, Poirot witnesses a heated argument between Linnet and Jacqueline.
* Later that night, Linnet is found shot in her cabin.

Chapter 4: The Suspects

* Poirot begins his investigation, interviewing the passengers and searching for clues.
* The suspects include Jacqueline, Simon, Louise, the wealthy American socialite Marie Van Schuyler, the novelist Salome Otterbourne, the archaeologist Ferguson, and the communist agitator Windlesham.

Chapter 5: Motives and Aliases

* Poirot uncovers hidden motives for each suspect.
* He discovers that Jacqueline has a gun and has been stalking Linnet for months.
* Simon had a financial interest in Linnet's death.
* Louise may have been involved in a romantic relationship with Simon.

Chapter 6: The Necklace

* Poirot focuses on a stolen necklace worn by Linnet the night of the murder.
* He discovers that the necklace has been replaced with a fake.

Chapter 7: The Secret Past

* Poirot learns that Linnet had a secret past with Jacqueline, who had been obsessed with her and drove her to the brink of suicide.
* Jacqueline had vowed revenge on Linnet for destroying her life.

Chapter 8: The Solution

* Poirot confronts Jacqueline and reveals her as the killer.
* He demonstrates that Jacqueline had planted the fake necklace on Linnet and used it as an excuse to have Simon kill her so they could be together.
* Jacqueline confesses to the crime but claims it was an act of passion.

Chapter 9: TheAftermath

* Jacqueline is arrested and taken into custody.
* Poirot comforts the grieving Louise and Simon.
* The passengers on the Karnak return to their lives, forever haunted by the tragedy of Death on the Nile.