Audio Book Agatha Christie's: Triangle at Rhodes
Hoping for a peaceful holiday far from the troubles of crime, the famous detective Hercule Poirot chooses to visit the island of Rhodes during its quiet off-season in October. The number of guests is sparse, but among them are the vibrant young women Pamela Lyall and Sarah Blake, as well as the stunningly beautiful Valentine Chantry. Valentine effortlessly captivates everyone around her, particularly Douglas Gold, who shamelessly fawns over her, neglecting his own wife, Marjorie, in the process. Marjorie, while somewhat attractive, comes across as meek and subdued, especially when compared to the dazzling Valentine. Valentine’s husband, Tony Chantry, watches this situation unfold, seemingly indifferent, as the absurd spectacle of two men vying for his wife’s attention plays out before the eyes of the hotel guests.

Marjorie Gold soon earns the sympathy of the other guests as they witness her husband's blatant infatuation with Valentine. Feeling humiliated and distressed, Marjorie turns to Poirot for advice. Poirot gravely advises her to leave the island at once if she values her life. However, Marjorie confesses that she cannot bring herself to abandon her husband. Poirot, saddened by her decision, can only shake his head in dismay.

The tension escalates dramatically one evening when a heated argument erupts between Douglas Gold and Tony Chantry. The evening takes a tragic turn after Valentine and Marjorie return from a drive. Valentine collapses, poisoned by a cocktail handed to her by her husband. Suspicion immediately falls on Douglas Gold when strophanthin, the poison that killed Valentine, is discovered in the pocket of his dinner jacket. However, Poirot, with his keen observational skills, reveals that Tony Chantry had stealthily planted the poison in Douglas’s pocket while everyone’s attention was focused on the dying Valentine. Poirot shares this critical information with the police.

Later, Poirot confides in Pamela Lyall that everyone had been misled by focusing on the wrong love triangle. The real conspiracy involved Douglas, Marjorie, and Tony Chantry. It was not the glamorous Valentine at the center, but rather a deadly liaison between Chantry and Marjorie. The two were having an affair and, motivated by Chantry's desire to rid himself of his wife while securing her fortune, conspired to murder Valentine and frame Douglas for the crime. When Poirot warned Marjorie, it wasn't because he feared she would be a victim but because he knew she was one of the culprits. His warning was a final plea, knowing she would face trial, conviction, and eventually execution for her role in the murder. Poirot's final words, "She understood," underline the gravity of the situation.

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