He played the role of the devil with excessive success. But he was not the devil. Deep down, he was just a foolish man. And so... he died.
When the eccentric Mr. Saitana organized this gathering to showcase his unique collection on the art of crime, he did not imagine the outcome... He is murdered in the presence of his guests in the middle of a game of bridge. Although a popular host, everyone probably feared the deceased. Despite his initial reservations about accepting the invitation, Poirot is among those present and is called upon to ask everyone to lay their cards on the table in this deadly game.