Peril at End House — Agatha Christie

Peril at End House is a detective novel by Agatha Christie, first published in 1932. The story takes place at a seaside resort where Hercule Poirot and his friend Captain Hastings meet a young woman named Nick Buckley.

Soon it becomes clear that Nick is at the center of a series of mysterious accidents that appear to be attempts on her life. Each incident seems accidental, yet Poirot suspects a carefully planned scheme.

The investigation leads the detective to examine the circle of friends and acquaintances surrounding Nick. The novel combines the relaxed atmosphere of a coastal resort with a tense detective mystery.