The book is new in its plastic wrap :) The book is new and in its bag. Description on the book: Eleanor Carlisle stood in sorrow as she faced the accusation of murdering Mary Gerrard, her rival in love. The evidence against her was damning, as Eleanor alone had the motive, the opportunity, and the means to have killed the victim. However, inside the courtroom, filled with hostility, there was only one man who believed Eleanor was innocent: Hercule Poirot was the only barrier separating Eleanor from the gallows.