As opposed to the myriad of present-day cases where the victim or the killer is ultimately linked to past crimes, here the sleuth is trying to piece together, through faded memories and piecemeal evidence, the events surrounding a long-ago death or disappearance. “Murder in retrospect” is a theme that preoccupied Agatha Christie throughout the latter half of her career. Is that why I remember? Is my childish memory the only link she’s got with life – with truth? Is it Helen who’s using me – and you – so that the truth will be known?’” Kennedy both said, “Leave it alone.” Why don’t we, Giles? What makes us go on? Is it her ?’ “’Her?’ “’Helen.
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