Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None

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Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None is said to be one of the most phenomenal masterpieces of all time . With and exceptional plot, this novel is the third most purchased book in the world, after the Bible and Shakespeare. Christie uses symbolism, foreshadowing, and point of view to create a suspenseful atmosphere throughout the book. In the beginning of the book, 10 guests are lured to a mysterious mansion on an island off the coast of Britain. However, each guest was sent an invitation signed by a different person they previously knew, but when they arrive the host has yet to arrive. At dinner the same day, an unexpected voice accuses each guest of murder. This is the rising action of the story. One of the many attributes used by

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