In addition, Ariadne Oliver’s speech and manner add an element of humor to the story.įinally, ginger is a strong-willed and courageous woman who is integral to the case resolution. This can be perceived from how he rapidly connects the dots and figures out the mystery at the end of the story. Mark Easterbrook is profound, practical, and quick-witted. The characters in this story are incredibly fascinating. Osborne’s testimony, contributes to the confusion. Venables and his illness adds to the element of mystery in the plot. It keeps the readers on the edge of their seats until the end. The narrator slowly builds up the myth of supernatural murders and a parallel plot to expose it. This gives an ominous vibe that matches perfectly with the story.

It shows a signboard with the title and a galloping horse. The cover of the book is quite simple and complements the title. The narrative is capable of captivating even the most rational reader. The concept of supernatural death is presented to the reader entirely realistically. The book skillfully draws the reader into a world of superstitions. With the help of an underground volunteer and a valuable clue from an unsuspecting Ariadne Oliver, Mark makes a shocking discovery. Mark Easterbrook visits the inn and witnesses a seance by the three ‘witches.’ He must get to the bottom of this mystery in time to prevent another death.

But that’s precisely what the women at the Pale Horse claim to be doing. An occult murder seems impossible, except in the bygone era of witchcraft. The people on the list have no connection until many die an apparently natural death. They retrieve a list of random names from the priest’s shoe. When Father Gorman, an innocent priest, is killed on his way back after hearing the confession of a dying woman, the police are at a loss.

The Pale Horse is a perfect medley of mystery and illusion. Just as the reader fully accepts the superstition, he is hit by a mind-blowing climax. The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie presents a fantastic and impossible superstition to the reader in a compelling manner.

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