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Witness for the Prosecution

by Agatha Christie

An alibi under oath

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An alibi under oath

Leonard Vole is on trial for murder, and the person expected to confirm his alibi—his wife—contradicts it in court. The setup places the drama squarely in the courtroom, where testimony and the question of Vole’s guilt shape the central conflict. The supplied description leaves the outcome open, framing the case around whether he can avoid execution.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • For readers interested in courtroom drama and murder trials.
  • For readers who enjoy mysteries built around conflicting testimony and questions of guilt.

Themes

Guilt and innocenceTestimony and alibisMarriage and trustJustice and punishment

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Book overview

Leonard Vole stands in the dock accused of murder. His wife can prove his innocence but when she takes the stand she denies his alibi. Can he escape the hangman's noose?

Winner! New York Critics Circle Award
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