Death on the Nile

As Hercule Poirot steps off the train in Aswan, he is filled with excitement for an upcoming expedition. He is looking forward to enjoying the beauty of the Nile River aboard the opulent steamer Karnak.

Poirot encounters the charming Linnet Doyle, who is in a complicated position due to her recent marriage to Simon Doyle. Linnet seeks Poirot's help regarding her former friend Jacqueline's relentless obsession over her.

Despite Linnet's pleas to assist, Poirot opts not to take on the case directly. He instead attempts to counsel Jacqueline, who appears increasingly distressed by her friend's newfound happiness.

As the journey begins, Poirot and Linnet realize Jacqueline has managed to board the Karnak before them. This realization adds tension to the already precarious situation between the three of them.

While sightseeing at Abu Simbel, chaos erupts when a massive boulder rolls down, narrowly missing Linnet. The onlookers are left stunned, and suspicions arise regarding Jacqueline's potential involvement in the dangerous incident.

Later in the evening, Jacqueline confronts Simon in the steamer's lounge. In a fit of rage, she fires a gun and injures Simon, leaving chaos in her wake and prompting immediate medical attention.

In shocking turn of events, Linnet is found murdered in her cabin with her pearls missing. The earlier tension escalates as the guests are left reeling from the sudden, gruesome death aboard the vessel.

As the investigation unfolds, a velvet stole previously reported stolen is discovered wrapped around the murder weapon. The ongoing mystery deepens as Poirot connects the clues to the central characters aboard the Karnak.

The situation escalates further when Louise is found brutally murdered in her cabin. This crime adds more urgency to Poirot's investigation as he strives to piece together the motives behind each passenger's actions.

Poirot confronts Andrew Pennington about his dubious past and earlier attempt on Linnet’s life. It's revealed that financial motives and ambition drove Pennington to engage in dangerous schemes aboard the Karnak.

Through sleuthing, Poirot uncovers valuable evidence linking Simon to the murder. He carefully lays out how Simon and Jacqueline's deceitful relationship led to a deadly outcome for Linnet.

In a climactic moment, Simon confesses to orchestrating the chaos surrounding Linnet’s murder. The tension heightens as Poirot unravels Jacqueline's role in shielding her lover from the consequences of their actions.

As the investigation reaches its peak, Jacqueline, distressed by the events, makes a desperate move by pulling a hidden pistol. She shoots Simon and attempts to escape justice, leading to a tragic conclusion.

After the tumultuous events, Poirot reflects on the nature of justice and the choices each character made. He acknowledges the reluctant agency he gave Jacqueline, leading to a heartbreaking resolution.