This mystery novel "AFTER THE FLOOD" tells the story of a powerful man who married an attractive widow. Unfortunately, within mere weeks of his marriage, he was killed in a bombing blitz in England, during WWII. Upon his death, his wife became the sole heiress to his large fortune. HERCULE POIROT becomes involved, when a woman approached him and asked him investigate this situation, because her "spirit friends" have told her, the heiress's first husband is still alive. HERCULE is more than a little suspicious when asked to find this missing man, with only the "spirits" to guide him. He is also quite mystified by the true motive of this woman who has asked him to help. HERCULE POIROT is a renowned detective from Belgium who solves the most baffling mysteries. NOTE: The book is in GOOD condition, the cover is slightly worn.