In Agatha Christie's 'After the Funeral,' the seemingly natural death of wealthy Richard Abernethie quickly spirals into a chilling mystery. His eccentric sister, Cora Lansquenet, boldly declares he was murdered, only to be found brutally bludgeoned herself the very next day. This shocking turn of events compels the astute Hercule Poirot to delve into the tangled affairs of the Abernethie family. As Poirot unearths a web of long-held secrets, simmering resentments, and hidden motives among the heirs, he uncovers the sinister truth behind not one, but two tragic deaths. This classic whodunit meticulously explores the dark underbelly of human greed and the devastating impact of buried family truths.