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Just finished "After the Funeral" by Agatha Christie. This was her 54th book, and was originally published in 1953.
After the funeral of the wealthy Richard Abernethie, his remaining family assembles for the reading of the will at Enderby Hall. The death, though sudden, was not unexpected and natural causes have been given on his death certificate. Nevertheless, one of the attendees, Mrs Cora Lansquenet, says, "It's been hushed up very nicely ... but he was murdered, wasn't he?" The family lawyer, Mr Entwhistle, asks Poirot to investigate.
A very, very cleverly-plotted detective story, with an ending that took me completely by surprise. Very highly recommended.
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