French at 9am “La troisième Fillie”by Agatha Christie

“Third Girl” (original title) is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie and first published in the UK by the Collins Crime Club in November 1966.

The novel is notable for being the first in many years in which Poirot is present from beginning to end. It is uncommon in that the investigation includes discovering the first crime, which happens comparatively late in the novel.

Norma Restarick seeks help from Poirot, believing she may have committed murder. When she sees him in person, she flees, saying he is too old. He pursues the case finding that Ariadne Oliver sent Norma to him. He believes there is a murder that prompted Norma's fears. Poirot and Mrs Oliver gather information, visiting her parents’ home and her apartment building. Norma does not return home after a weekend visit to her father and stepmother. Mrs Oliver finds her in a café by chance with her boyfriend David. Poirot meets Norma at the café, where she mentions the death again. After describing the odd times where she cannot recall what has happened she leaves in fear again…

Meeting details:

• Online event
• minimum 2 people, otherwise no meeting
• advanced-beginner level of French is required
• your Tutor is a PhD. Professor living in Paris
• we read, comment, fill the grammar gaps in French, but the explanations will be in English when requested;
• minimum contribution= $12/person (via Venmo or Zelle) before the meeting begins;
• we can provide copies before each class via email upon payment (what you don’t finish in class, you will read it by yourself and will discuss it in the next class)

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Valentina