Every Saturday morning, I’ll share the first lines (or better yet, the first paragraph or first round idea) of a book I’m currently reading.

Here are the first lines of The Mystery of Three Quarters, by Sophie Hannah:

“Hercule Poirot smiled to himself as his driver brought the motorcar to a stop with satisfying symmetry. As a lover of neatness and order, Poirot appreciated such perfect alignment with the entrance doors of Whiteheaven Mansions where he lived. One could draw a straight line from the middle of the vehicle to the exact point where the doors met.”

Join me in the trend, grab the nearest book, and share the first lines in the comments with us. Or share the first line of a book you’ve recently reviewed and link to the post!

Check more European literature:
– Stone Blind Review: The Other Story of Medusa
– Favourite Books (Read the World Challenge)
– 6 Degrees of Separation – From Ireland to Canada