Kimi | Agatha Christie Diamond Books

might the death on the nike be added?

I believe you're referring to "Death on the Nile" (not "Nike") - and yes, this should definitely be added to the summary!

Death on the Nile (1937) features a valuable diamond as a central plot element:

Linnet Ridgeway Doyle's spectacular diamond pearl (often referred to as the "Moonstone" or simply described as a magnificent diamond pendant/pearl) that she wears is a focal point
The theft of her jewels, including her valuable diamond/pearl necklace, is part of the complex murder plot
The jewels serve as both motive and red herring in Hercule Poirot's investigation aboard the river steamer

However, I should verify whether the specific jewel in Death on the Nile is actually a diamond or a pearl, as my memory suggests it might be described as a pearl necklace rather than specifically diamonds. Let me check this to be accurate.

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Yes, Death on the Nile should definitely be added, but with an important clarification:

Death on the Nile (1937)

In the original novel, Linnet Ridgeway Doyle's stolen jewels are specifically pearls—a valuable pearl necklace worth approximately £50,000 (or $50,000 in various editions) . The theft of these pearls creates a significant subplot involving:

Tim Allerton, a professional jewel thief who switches the real pearls with an imitation
Miss Van Schuyler, a kleptomaniac who also steals the (already fake) pearls
The pearls serve as both a red herring for the murder motive and a symbol of wealth that makes Linnet a target

Important Distinction: Book vs. Film

The 2022 Kenneth Branagh film adaptation famously changed the pearls to the 128.54-carat Tiffany Yellow Diamond (or a replica thereof) for dramatic effect . This has caused confusion, as many now associate the story with diamonds rather than pearls.

Updated Summary

The most significant jewel-focused Christie works are:

The Secret of Chimneys (1925) - Koh-i-Noor diamond theft and recovery
The Mystery of the Blue Train (1928) - "Heart of Fire" ruby (not diamond, despite title)
Death on the Nile (1937) - Pearl necklace theft (changed to diamond in 2022 film)
"The Adventure of the Western Star" - Western Star and Eastern Star diamonds
"Poirot and the Regatta Mystery" - "Morning Star" diamond
The Man in the Brown Suit (1924) - Diamond smuggling and blackmail

So while Death on the Nile is crucial for jewel-theft mysteries, it features pearls in the original text, not diamonds—unless you're specifically referring to the film adaptation.