While vacationing in Egypt, Hercule Poirot boards the luxury steamer Karnak . The peaceful cruise is shattered when , a wealthy heiress on her honeymoon, is found shot to death in her cabin. Poirot must navigate a web of jealousy, greed, and deception among the passengers—nearly all of whom have a motive to kill her. Key Characters

: The beautiful, rich heiress whose marriage to Simon Doyle sparked bitter resentment.

: Linnet’s new husband, formerly engaged to her best friend, Jacqueline.

: A diverse group including the controlling Marie Van Schuyler, her cousin Cornelia Robson, and the alcoholic novelist Salome Otterbourne. Major Adaptations

: Poirot’s ally who assists in the investigation.

: The meticulous and world-famous detective tasked with solving the crime.

: Linnet’s former friend and Simon’s ex-fiancée, who stalks the couple throughout their honeymoon.