"The Swimming Pool"

"The Swimming Pool" is a short story by British author Agatha Christie featuring her famous detective, Hercule Poirot. In the story, a woman named Mrs. Ratchett is found dead in a locked country house swimming pool, an apparent drowning. Poirot investigates, uncovering secrets about the victim and the circumstances leading to her death. The story explores themes of deception, hidden motives, and truth behind appearances. Through careful analysis of clues and character interactions, Poirot reveals the real story, illustrating his characteristic method of solving complex mysteries using logical reasoning.