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death on the Nile by Agatha Christie

Highly esteemed detective, Mr Poirot retired from his duties, plans for a recreational visit to Egypt. A place well adored for giant mythological sculptures, archeological findings, the beautiful Nile and camel rides was the destination to be.  Coincidentally, it also happens to be the  honeymoon destination of "talk of the city couple " linnet and Doyle. Although their love story is not exactly ideal, as to when they met of the first time Doyle happens to be fiance of linnets best friend Jacqline at that time. This honeymoon was a widespread talk of the city and it did attract some people. Total passengers on the boat comprised of the following : the detective himself, the couple Mr and Mrs Doyle, a mother and son pair Tim Allerton and Mrs Allerton. An elderly women from an affluent background Ms  accompanied with a maid and a nurse . There is also a Dr. Mr. Bessner and a sought of personal business manager of Mrs Doyle Mr Pettingson. There is also Ms Jacqueline, the for...

Frankenstein by Mary Shelly

Hi all ! To the readers that I still don't have, this is one of the classics in English literature that does get introduced in cbse curriculum in indian school. Although they only include an except and not the whole story, due to the sheer length of it. I had this in one of my school days too.         Now, during the occasional surf over the internet to read some comics, I came across a website that had a collection of illustrated classic novels. I am not sure if the site is legal, but it says these are classics illustrated a comic book series by Albert Kanter. The series ran from 1941 to 1971 producing 169 issues.        I knew I wanted to read the story and know the complete ending of the story.         The story begins by readers witnessing a family enjoying their holidays with a picnic. We gather that Victor the eldest son is inquisitive and loves chemistry. He has been given an opportunity to conduct experiments at a ...