Chapter 1:

In the beginning of the story, a group of individuals are on their way to Soldier Island for different reasons. Justice Wargrave, Vera Claythorne, Philip Lombard, Miss Emily Brent, General Macarthur, Dr. Armstrong, Tony Marston, and Mr. Blore are all on their way to the island. Justice Wargrave recalls the rumors about the island's ownership and receives an invitation from Constance Culmington. Vera Claythorne, a former games mistress, is excited to work as a secretary on the island after receiving a letter from Una Nancy Owen. Philip Lombard is hired for a mysterious job by Mr. Morris and finds the situation peculiar. Miss Emily Brent, low on funds, is glad for a free vacation despite not fully remembering the person who invited her. General Macarthur looks forward to reuniting with old army friends on the island. Dr. Armstrong reflects on his successful medical career and the opportunity to oversee Mrs. Owen. Tony Marston anticipates a fun time on the island but worries about the availability of drinks. Mr. Blore pretends to be from South Africa and wonders about the purpose of his job on Soldier Island. As they travel to the island, each character reflects on their past and the mysteries surrounding their journey.

Chapter 2: 

A group of strangers arrive at a train station and are picked up by taxis. They introduce themselves and head to an island on a boat. The ferryman finds them odd. They reach a modern house where they are greeted by the butler. The hosts are absent, but everything is arranged. One guest, Vera, notices the strange behavior of the butler's wife. She learns that the butler and his wife have never seen the mysterious Mr. Owen who organized everything. Vera finds a disturbing nursery rhyme in her room. As more guests arrive, tensions and suspicions among them start to surface. Each guest has their own thoughts and concerns about the peculiar situation on the isolated island.

Chapter 3: 

After dinner, the guests relax and engage in conversation. Each guest shares their thoughts and observations about the peculiar circumstances on the island. Suddenly, a recorded voice accuses each guest of murder, detailing specific dates and victims. The guests are shocked and confused, leading to Mrs. Rogers fainting. It is revealed that the accusation was part of a recording called "Swan Song." Mr. Rogers, the butler, explains that he was instructed by Mr. Owen to play the record. The guests, led by Justice Wargrave, start discussing the situation and realize that none of them have actually seen Mr. Owen. They examine a letter from Mr. Owen, but it provides no clear answers. As they share their reasons for being on the island, suspicions arise, especially when Mr. Blore admits to being a detective hired to watch over Mrs. Owen's jewels. Wargrave suggests that Mr. Owen may not exist, and the group begins to fear that they are dealing with a dangerous individual. The tension and fear escalate as they come to terms with the unsettling reality of their situation.

Chapter 4: 

During the impromptu court session, Justice Wargrave reveals that each guest was invited to Soldier Island under false pretenses, indicating that the accusations of murder may be true. The guests share their past experiences related to the accusations. Wargrave explains his involvement in a case where he sentenced a man to death. Dr. Armstrong recalls Wargrave's personal vendetta in the case. Vera recounts a tragic incident with a child she was caring for. General Macarthur denies the accusation of sending a man to his death over an affair. Lombard admits to abandoning natives in Africa to save himself. Marston confesses to a fatal accident, while Rogers and Mrs. Rogers describe an incident with an old woman. Mr. Blore reveals his role in a man's death due to evidence he provided. Dr. Armstrong recalls a patient's death during surgery while under the influence. Miss Brent claims innocence and refuses to admit to any wrongdoing. As suspicions arise, Wargrave suggests leaving the island, but they realize they are stranded until the next morning. Most agree to leave, but Marston suggests solving the mystery. However, he suddenly chokes and dies after taking a drink, adding to the tension and fear among the guests.

Chapter 5: 

After Anthony Marston suddenly dies from poisoning, Dr. Armstrong confirms his death and deduces that Marston must have poisoned himself. The guests are shocked by this revelation but cannot find an alternative explanation. Miss Brent suggests everyone should go to bed, and they all retire for the night, locking their doors. Meanwhile, Wargrave reflects on a past case where he sentenced a man to death. Rogers notices a missing soldier figurine from the dining table, adding to the eerie atmosphere. General Macarthur struggles to sleep as he recalls a tragic love triangle that led to a man's death. He ponders the accusations and wonders about the future. Vera reminisces about a past relationship and Cyril's tragic death while contemplating the eerie nursery rhyme in her room. She is puzzled by Marston's death and struggles to understand why someone would choose to die. The guests are left unsettled and anxious as they grapple with the mysterious events unfolding on the isolated island.

Chapter 6:

Dr. Armstrong has a disturbing dream where he envisions operating on Miss Brent and feeling compelled to kill her. He wakes up to find Mrs. Rogers dead, and there are suspicions about her sudden death. During breakfast, Armstrong announces Mrs. Rogers' passing, but the cause of her death remains unknown. Miss Brent attributes it to a divine punishment, while Mr. Blore suspects Mr. Rogers of foul play. The guests realize that the motorboat, their only means of leaving the island, has not arrived as expected. General Macarthur ominously declares that they are trapped on the island and that it signifies the end of everything. As tensions rise, Rogers discovers a missing soldier figurine, raising further unease among the guests. The group begins to feel a sense of foreboding and uncertainty as they grapple with the mysterious events unfolding on the isolated island. Rogers calls Armstrong into the dining room and says very nervously that something is wrong. Rogers says that he counted the little soldiers on the table after dinner and there were ten, before they went to bed there were nine, and now there are eight.

Chapter 7:

Vera and Miss Brent go for a walk to the summit of the island to look for the missing boat. Miss Brent believes the Rogers' are guilty, but she finds the other guests' stories unbelievable. She shares a story about a girl named Beatrice Taylor who tragically took her own life after being shunned by society. Miss Brent shows no remorse, believing Beatrice brought it upon herself. Meanwhile, Dr. Armstrong and Lombard discuss the suspicious deaths on the island. They conclude that Marston and Mrs. Rogers were likely murdered, considering the circumstances. They connect the deaths to the eerie nursery rhyme and missing soldier figurines, suspecting foul play and a dangerous individual among them. The group decides to search the island for answers, believing there is a dangerous presence among them.

Chapter 8: 

Blore, Lombard, and Armstrong decide to search the island for clues, suspecting that the murderer may be among the guests. Lombard carries a revolver for protection. During the search, they encounter General Macarthur, who appears distressed and preoccupied with time. Macarthur seems lost in his thoughts and behaves erratically. As they explore the island, they consider lighting a bonfire but worry that the murderer may have planned for such a signal. Macarthur confides in Vera about his past and expresses a desire for the end. Meanwhile, the men search the cliffs and the house for any signs of the culprit. They find no hidden areas in the modern house and realize that the murderer must be among them. Rogers serves cocktails as they finish their search, and they hear a noise from the room where Mrs. Rogers died. However, they discover it is just Rogers moving to a different room. The search concludes with no new leads, leaving the guests unsettled and suspicious of each other.

Chapter 9: 

As the guests gather for lunch, Lombard dismisses the deaths as mere coincidences, but suspicions linger among the group. Blore questions Armstrong about the possibility of accidentally overdosing Mrs. Rogers, but Armstrong denies this. Lombard reveals that he was hired by a man named Morris to keep watch over the island and now believes they are all in a trap. During lunch, General Macarthur is found dead, and the storm begins. Armstrong discovers that MacArthur was killed with a life preserver. Wargrave takes charge and declares that Mr. Owen is one of the guests on the island. The guests are shocked by this revelation, with Miss Brent believing that one of them is possessed by evil. Wargrave asserts that they must consider all possibilities and suspects, regardless of their backgrounds. They analyze each person's alibi for the previous deaths but find no clear suspect. Wargrave warns everyone to remain vigilant and cautious as they continue to investigate the mysterious deaths on the isolated island.

Chapter 10:

Vera asks Lombard to wake her up from what she thinks is a bad dream, but Lombard tells her that won't happen. Vera then asks Lombard who he thinks the murderer is, and Lombard suggests it could be Wargrave because of his authoritative nature. Vera suspects Dr. Armstrong due to his medical knowledge and the use of poison in the deaths. Meanwhile, Rogers asks Blore if he knows who the killer is, but Blore is hesitant to share his thoughts. Dr. Armstrong discusses escaping with Wargrave, who believes he knows who the killer is without concrete evidence. Miss Brent, feeling paranoid, writes in her diary accusing Beatrice Taylor of being the murderer. She then questions her sanity. As a storm rages outside, tension rises among the guests. Rogers notices a missing scarlet curtain, adding to the unease. After dinner, everyone locks their doors for safety. Rogers secures the house, feeling reassured that nothing will happen that night.

Chapter 11: 

In the morning, Lombard wakes up early, gets dressed, and realizes that no one has woken the guests yet. He finds Blore and together they wake everyone except Miss Brent, who went for a walk. They discover Rogers dead in the woodshed, his head hit with a wood chopper. Vera, in a moment of hysteria, connects the murder to a nursery rhyme about soldier boys. Armstrong calms her down with a slap. The group discusses the murder, and suspicions arise, especially towards Vera and Miss Brent. Blore shares his guilty past with Lombard, admitting to wrongly convicting an innocent man. Lombard reassures himself that his imagination will help him survive. Vera reflects on her past and questions Miss Brent's calm demeanor. Miss Brent believes she is innocent and won't die. However, she is haunted by a dream about Beatrice Taylor. During breakfast, the guests remain polite but internally fear for their lives, speculating on the identity of the murderer and who might be next to die.

Chapter 12: 

After breakfast, Wargrave suggests a meeting in the drawing room to discuss the situation. Miss Brent feels unwell and stays behind in the dining room. She begins to feel strange, hearing buzzing like a bee and imagining Beatrice Taylor's voice. The others suspect Miss Brent of being the murderer, especially Blore, who points out her religious obsession and unexplained accusation. When they check on Miss Brent, they find her dead from an injection, with a bee buzzing in the room. Armstrong admits to having a syringe, but it goes missing from his suitcase. Wargrave proposes a search of everyone's belongings for drugs or weapons. Despite initial reluctance, they agree. During the search, Lombard's revolver and Armstrong's syringe are missing. Blore finds the syringe outside, wiped clean. They continue searching for the revolver but cannot find it. Wargrave suggests staying together for safety, realizing the seriousness of the situation.

Chapter 13: 

As tension rises among the group, they become more focused on self-preservation, losing their civilized behavior. Armstrong wants to take action, while Lombard hopes for better weather to escape. Wargrave emphasizes the need for caution. During lunch, they eat standing in the kitchen, eyeing each other suspiciously. When the lights go out, they realize no one has been maintaining the generator since Rogers died. Lombard fetches candles, and Vera, overwhelmed, decides to take a bath. As she opens her door, she hallucinates smelling the sea and hearing a voice. Feeling a cold hand on her neck, she screams, leading the men to rush to her aid. They find wet seaweed hanging from the ceiling, causing Vera to laugh hysterically. Wargrave is found dead in a dramatic scene, dressed in a judge's robe made from Miss Brent's wool and a curtain. The group reflects on their suspicions, with Lombard acknowledging his mistaken belief in Wargrave's guilt. They realize the complexity of the situation as innocence is proven too late.

Chapter 14: 

As the group of survivors becomes more paranoid, they eat mechanically and discuss the recent events. They suspect that the seaweed planted in Vera's room was a distraction for Wargrave's murder. Lombard believes the killer won't use the same trick again. Each person silently acknowledges knowing the murderer's identity but doesn't reveal it. They decide to go to bed, with Blore pondering the missing revolver. In his room, Lombard finds the revolver mysteriously returned. Vera contemplates her past and present, feeling haunted by memories. Blore, feeling confident, reflects on the deaths and the mystery of the revolver. In the middle of the night, Blore hears suspicious sounds and investigates cautiously, discovering Armstrong missing and signs of a break-in. They warn Vera to stay in her room, suspecting Armstrong has the revolver. Lombard reassures Blore that the gun is back and not a threat. Vera distracts herself with thoughts of escape and potential tricks. She is startled by Lombard and Blore, who inform her of Armstrong's disappearance and the broken window. They search the island and the house but cannot find Armstrong, realizing they are now down to three survivors.

Chapter 15: 

The three remaining guests have breakfast in the kitchen on a sunny day after the storm has passed. Lombard suggests signaling for help using a mirror, but Blore questions Armstrong's whereabouts. He suspects Lombard of having the revolver all along. Vera brings up the nursery rhyme, suggesting Armstrong is the "red herring" and still alive. Vera brings up that they couldn't find the revolver before – everything has fit with the nursery rhyme so this must too. But, referencing the next verse, Blore says that there is no zoo on the island. But Vera says “Don't you see? We're the Zoo … Last night, we were hardly human anymore. We're the Zoo …” They try to signal the mainland with a mirror and flashlight but receive no response. Searching the island, they find no trace of Armstrong. Vera feels safer outside and they decide to stay out of the house for a while. Lombard advises Vera to stay locked in her room for safety. Blore goes back to the house alone for lunch, while Lombard expresses distrust towards Blore. Vera believes Armstrong is the killer, feeling a sense of being watched. She shares a supernatural story, but Lombard remains skeptical. They hear a noise and find Blore crushed by a marble bear statue. Lombard suspects Armstrong is in the house and plans to search for him, but Vera warns against falling into a trap. They decide to find a high point on the island and stay awake all night. While walking by the sea, they discover Armstrong's drowned body among the rocks.

Chapter 16: 

Vera and Lombard are left alone on the island. Lombard confesses to Vera that he killed Blore with the marble bear statue. Vera is shocked by his admission. They decide to move Armstrong's body away from the sea. Vera secretly takes Lombard's revolver during this process. Lombard realizes his fate when Vera reveals she has the gun. In a desperate attempt, Lombard lunges at Vera, and she shoots him dead. Feeling a mix of relief and weariness, Vera heads back to the house. She finds three soldier boy figures on the table, symbolizing the remaining guests. She breaks two and keeps the last one. Vera recalls the nursery rhyme and realizes the chilling final verse about a man hanging himself. Overwhelmed by guilt and haunted by past events, Vera sets up a noose and ends her own life, feeling the presence of those she has harmed watching over her.

Epilogue

In the epilogue of the book "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie, the police, including Sir Thomas Legge, the Assistant Commissioner at Scotland Yard, and Inspector Maine, discuss the mysterious deaths that occurred on Soldier Island. Despite the ten deaths on the island, there are no survivors, leaving the authorities puzzled. The police are unable to determine who the killer is due to the lack of evidence. The coroner's report identifies the causes of death for all ten victims but provides little additional insight into the murders. The epilogue highlights the unresolved nature of the mystery surrounding the deaths on the island.

Manuscript

In the manuscript of the book "And Then There Were None," the real killer is revealed. The manuscript explains how the murderer planned and carried out the killings on Soldier Island. It describes why the killer targeted each victim based on the nursery rhyme "Ten Little Soldiers." The manuscript details how the murderer schemed the deaths of the guests on the island and the reasons behind the murders. It revealed that Judge Lawrence Wargrave, who posed as Justice Wargrave, was the real killer behind the murders on Soldier Island. Wargrave schemed the killings with meticulous planning and cunning, using the nursery rhyme "Ten Little Soldiers" as a guide to eliminate each victim. His motive for the murders stemmed from his belief in delivering his version of justice and his desire to commit the perfect crime. Wargrave's unveiling as the true mastermind adds a chilling twist to the story's conclusion.

Chapter 1

• Personification: The amount of cars crawling about the roads is frightful. 

• Asyndeton: Of course, he had to, poor old chap, with no money of his own.

• Zeugma: Quite attractive -- a bit schoolmistressy perhaps.

Chapter 2

• Simile: She looked like a woman who walked in mortal fear.

• Hyperbole: She looks frightened of her own shadow.

• Personification: At the wheel sat a young man, his hair blown back by the wind. 

Chapter 3

• Personification: In the drawing room the French windows were open on to the terrace and the sound of the sea is murmuring against the rocks came up to them.

• Metaphor: The room became an impromptu court of law.

• Suspense (retardation): I've no doubt ... that we have been invited here ... by a dangerous homicidal lunatic.

Chapter 4

• Oxymoron: It is exactly the kind of vague incoherent letter she would write, urging me to join her here and referring to her host and hostess in the vaguest of terms.

• Epiphora: There there, my dear.

• Paradox: Our unknown friend accuses me of the murder of one Edward Seton.

Chapter 5

• Paradox: In the midst of life, we are in death.

• Parallel Constructions: His fair hair, his blue eyes, his habit of looking you straight in the face with a pleasant air of straightforwardness.

• Asyndeton: He remembered exactly how he had felt sitting there--listening, making notes, appreciating everything, tabulating every scrap of evidence that told against the prisoner.

Chapter 6

• Euphemism: Yes, she's gone.

• Litotes: She didn't have nothing last night, sir, except what tou gave her...

• Simile: He walked a little unsteadily, like a man who was only half awake.

Chapter 7

• Chain Repetition: Murder in Hospital. Murder in the Operating table. Safe--yes, safe as houses!

• Simile: A sudden flash passed like lightning through Armstrong's mind.

•Litotes: There were no fishing boats out--and no sign of the motorboat.

Chapter 8

• Antithesis: There was no one on the island but their eight selves. 

• Simile: Climbs like a cat, doesn't he?

• Litotes: There was no fear now.

Chapter 9

• Asyndeton: It couldn't, I suppose, have been an accident.

• Oxymoron: A harmless sedative.

• Oxymoron: He said, showing his teeth in a somewhat mirthless smile.

Chapter 10

• Litotes: There's no question now of accident or suicides.

• Simile: It flashed accross Dr. Armstrong's mind that an old man like the judge was far more tenacious of life than a younger man would be.

• Hyperbole: That is to say, he's played God Almighty for a good many months every year.

Chapter 11

• Rhetorical Question: Six of those little china figures...only six--how many will there be by tonight?...

• Simile: If you ask me that woman's as mad as a hatter!

• Oxymoron: Miss Brent is fragile-looking, but that type of woman has often a lot of wiry strength

Chapter 12

• Polysyndeton: To break open the cupboard--or the plate chest--would be a noisy and cumbersome proceeding and one which could hardly be carried out without attention being attracted to what was going on.

• Simile: Hearts as hard as flints, these righteous  spinsters!

• Simile: It's like a bee-- a bumble bee.

Chapter 13

• Simile: And all of them, suddenly, looked less like human beings.

• Anaphora: Five people--five frightened people. Five people who watched each other, who now hardly troubled to die their state of nervous tension.

• Anaphora: No more pronouncing sentence for him! No more putting on of the black cap! Here's the last time he'll ever sit in court! No more summing up and sending innocent men to death.

Chapter 14

• Antithesis: He was not afraid of danger in the open, only of danger undefined. 

• Simile: I tell you, there's nowhere to hide on this island. It's as bare as your hand.

• Simile: She had heard a sound. It was, she taught, a sound like breaking glass.

Chapter 15

• Simile: It was shaped like a bear...

• Pun: His story clear me. But it doesn't clear him.

• Metaphor: You are the one who wants to go into the lion's den.

Chapter 16

• Metaphor: A wolf--that's what it is--a wolf's face.

• Simile: She climb up on the chair, her eyes staring in front of her like a sleepwalker's...

• Personification: The hall was dim in the dying light.

Guilt and Justice: 

The book explores how guilt from past actions can haunt individuals and how justice, whether served by the law or through vigilante actions, plays a significant role in the characters' fates.

Isolation and Paranoia: 

The isolated setting of the island and the characters' growing paranoia contribute to the suspense and tension in the story as they realize they are trapped with a murderer among them.

Deception and Betrayal: 

The novel delves into the themes of deception and betrayal as characters' true identities and motives are revealed, leading to shocking revelations and unexpected twists in the plot.

Consequences of Actions: 

The consequences of the characters' past actions come back to haunt them, highlighting the idea that one's past deeds can have lasting repercussions and ultimately determine their fate.

Suspense and Mystery: 

The book is filled with suspense and mystery as the characters try to reveal the identity of the killer and uncover the truth behind the series of murders, keeping readers engaged and guessing until the final reveal.