La carga (The Burden, en inglés), es la sexta y última novela que escribió Agatha Christie bajo el seudónimo de Mary Westmacott.Trama: Laura había sido una niña modosa, poco problemática. Charles, su hermanito, se había convertido en el favorito de sus padres. Ella había deseado su muerte... y Charles murió. Abrumada por el peso de la culpa, dedicará su vida a Shirley, nacida tras la muerte de Charles, y tratará de guiarla a través de su frivolidad, inconstancia y fracaso.

It was difficult to close the cover of this novel knowing that I had now finished reading the six (6) romances that Agatha Christie had published using the pseudonym of Mary Westmacott. I have always been a fan of Agatha Christie's mysteries and had only learned this winter of the romance titles. I couldn't wait to read each one! Each story was unique and yet true to the writing we anticipate with thoughtful expressions from the characters, humorous quips, and always the unexpected twists and turns in the plot to intrigue the reader through the very last chapter.

I rarely have a desire to read a novel again as there are so many novels waiting to be read at home and the titles continually added to the wish list. That said, I know I will not hesitate to read these novels again - not for the romance of the stories - but for some of the language which one can become absorbed in musing. I'm so glad that I didn't miss the experience of reading this aspect of Agatha Christie's writing. ( )

It was a quick read and kind-of intriguing. The burdens of all the characters all tied together, and from that stand point, it was interesting. ( )

An interesting presentation of how a very protective love can be smothering to the loved one and keep him/her from developing into all they could be. Not much else of note. ( )