The Mysterious Affair at Styles: An Annotated English as a Second or Foreign Language Edition

The Mysterious Affair at Styles is a classic English mystery novel by Agatha Christie, first published in 1920. It is the first novel to feature Hercule Poirot, one of Christie's most famous and beloved detectives. The novel is set in a country house in Essex, England, and follows Poirot as he investigates the murder of Emily Inglethorp, the wealthy owner of the house. The novel is full of twists and turns, and Poirot must use all of his skills to solve the crime and find the killer.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Annotated) English as a Second or Foreign Language Edition by Lazlo Ferran (Classics Adapted by a Qualified Teacher Book 2)

by Collins Easy Learning

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2771 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	74 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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This annotated edition of The Mysterious Affair at Styles is designed for students of English as a second or foreign language. The annotations include:

• Definitions of vocabulary words
• Explanations of grammar
• Cultural references

The annotations are designed to help students improve their understanding of the novel and their English language skills. The annotations are also designed to be helpful for students who are reading The Mysterious Affair at Styles for the first time.

Chapter 1

The Mysterious Affair at Styles begins with a description of Styles, the country house where the murder takes place. The house is described as a "large, rambling old house, built in the early Victorian era." The house is surrounded by a large garden, and there is a river running through the property. The house is owned by Emily Inglethorp, a wealthy widow who lives there with her family and friends.

The first chapter of the novel introduces the main characters. Hercule Poirot is a Belgian detective who has been hired by John Cavendish, Emily Inglethorp's stepson, to investigate the murder. Poirot is described as a "small, round man" with a "large, egg-shaped head." He is a brilliant detective, and he is known for his ability to solve even the most difficult cases.

John Cavendish is a young man who is engaged to marry Mary Cavendish, Emily Inglethorp's daughter. John is described as a "handsome, athletic young man." He is a kind and caring person, and he is devoted to Mary.

Mary Cavendish is a young woman who is beautiful and intelligent. She is a kind and compassionate person, and she is loved by everyone who knows her.

The other characters in the novel include:

• Emily Inglethorp: The wealthy widow who is murdered
• Alfred Inglethorp: Emily Inglethorp's husband
• Lawrence Cavendish: Emily Inglethorp's son
• Cynthia Murdoch: Lawrence Cavendish's wife
• Doctor Bauerstein: Emily Inglethorp's doctor
• Evelyn Howard: Emily Inglethorp's nurse

The first chapter of the novel ends with the discovery of Emily Inglethorp's body. She has been poisoned, and Poirot is called in to investigate her murder.

Chapter 2

Poirot begins his investigation by interviewing the members of the household. He learns that Emily Inglethorp had been suffering from a heart condition, and that she had been taking a medicine prescribed by Doctor Bauerstein. Poirot also learns that Emily Inglethorp had changed her will shortly before her death, leaving her entire fortune to her son, Lawrence.

Poirot suspects that Emily Inglethorp was poisoned, and he sets out to find the killer. He examines the evidence, and he interviews the suspects. He also conducts a number of experiments to try to determine how Emily Inglethorp was poisoned.

Poirot eventually discovers that Emily Inglethorp was poisoned with strychnine. He also discovers that the strychnine was administered in her medicine. Poirot then sets out to find the person who gave Emily Inglethorp the poison.

Chapter 3

Poirot continues his investigation, and he eventually discovers that Emily Inglethorp was poisoned by her husband, Alfred Inglethorp. Alfred Inglethorp had been having an affair with another woman, and he wanted to marry her. He knew that Emily Inglethorp would never agree to a divorce, so he decided to kill her.

Poirot arrests Alfred Inglethorp for murder, and he is eventually found guilty and sentenced to death. The Mysterious Affair at Styles is a classic English mystery novel that is full of twists and turns. Poirot is a brilliant detective, and he is able to solve even the most difficult cases. The novel is a great read for anyone who loves a good mystery.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles is a classic English mystery novel that is well worth reading. The novel is full of twists and turns, and Poirot is a brilliant detective who is able to solve even the most difficult cases. The novel is a great read for anyone who loves a good mystery.

The annotated edition of The Mysterious Affair at Styles is designed to help students improve their understanding of the novel and their English language skills. The annotations include definitions of vocabulary words, explanations of grammar, and cultural references. The annotations are designed to be helpful for students who are reading The Mysterious Affair at Styles for the first time.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Annotated) English as a Second or Foreign Language Edition by Lazlo Ferran (Classics Adapted by a Qualified Teacher Book 2)

by Collins Easy Learning

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2771 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	74 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE