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and then there were none by agatha christie is a classic mystery novel and one of the best-selling books of all time. first published in 1939, the story is a masterful example of the “locked-room mystery” genre, where a seemingly impossible crime takes place in an isolated setting.

the novel begins with ten strangers, each invited under different pretexts, arriving at a remote island off the coast of england. once there, they discover that they have been lured to the island by an unknown host, who accuses each of them of a heinous crime they committed in the past but have never been punished for. soon after, the guests start dying one by one, in a manner that eerily follows the lines of an old nursery rhyme titled “ten little soldiers.”

as the tension mounts, paranoia sets in, and the survivors begin to suspect each other. with no way to escape the island and no clues as to who the killer might be, they must work together to solve the mystery before they, too, fall victim.

and then there were none is renowned for its ingenious plot, suspenseful atmosphere, and surprising twists. christie expertly builds a sense of dread as the characters are picked off one by one, leaving readers guessing until the very end. the novel explores themes of guilt, justice, and retribution, and it remains a cornerstone of the mystery genre, influencing countless other works of fiction.