PUBLISHER: HarperCollins
GENRES: Mystery Books, Fiction Books
AUTHORS: Agatha Christie
PAGES: 265 pages
ISBN13: 9780007120703
TAGS: Mystery Books, Fiction Books, Free Books, PDF Books
LANGUAGE: en
TYPE: Digital
“Poirot Investigates” is a collection of short stories featuring Agatha Christie’s famous detective, Hercule Poirot. The book contains a series of cases that Poirot solves with his trademark wit and deductive skills. Here is a summary of the stories included in “Poirot Investigates”:
- The Adventure of “The Western Star”: Poirot is hired by a wealthy American to retrieve a stolen diamond, “The Western Star,” which has been taken from her by a blackmailer. Poirot solves the case by using his knowledge of human nature to outwit the criminal.
- The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor: Poirot is consulted by a man who believes his wife is being haunted by the ghost of her first husband. Poirot uncovers the truth behind the supposed haunting and solves a murder mystery in the process.
- The Adventure of the Cheap Flat: Poirot investigates a case of blackmail involving a young couple who have rented a flat at an unusually low price. Poirot exposes the blackmailer and helps the couple resolve their troubles.
- The Mystery of Hunter’s Lodge: Poirot is called in to investigate the murder of a man at a hunting lodge. Poirot uses his powers of observation and deduction to unravel the mystery and expose the killer.
- The Million Dollar Bond Robbery: Poirot is asked to recover stolen bearer bonds worth a million dollars. Poirot uses his ingenuity to track down the thief and recover the stolen bonds.
- The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb: Poirot investigates the disappearance of an archaeologist who was excavating an Egyptian tomb. Poirot uncovers a complex plot involving greed, jealousy, and ancient curses.
- The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan: Poirot is called in to solve a jewel robbery at a luxurious hotel. Poirot’s keen powers of observation and deduction help him unravel the mystery and recover the stolen jewels.
- The Kidnapped Prime Minister: Poirot is called upon to solve the kidnapping of a foreign prime minister. Poirot’s investigation leads him to uncover a political conspiracy and rescue the kidnapped leader.
Overall, “Poirot Investigates” is a captivating collection of mysteries that showcases Hercule Poirot’s brilliance as a detective. Each story is a testament to Agatha Christie’s skill at crafting intricate plots and surprising endings, making it a must-read for fans of detective fiction.
