Poirot Investigates

by Agatha Christie, Mint Editions (Contribution by)

Overview

A sparkling collection of mystery gems, polished puzzlers from the pen of Agatha Christie starring the vain, eccentric and utterly brilliant Hercule Poirot.

Hercule Poirot grapples with a chain of mysteries that challenge his ingenuity and display the author’s wide-ranging imagination to fine effect. Herein the detective deals with the theft of a gem said to have been the eye of a mysterious idol, a million dollars in bonds that disappear from a locked case, jewel thieves who have conceived of a seemingly impossible theft, and even the kidnapping of the Prime Minister of England. Poirot uses deduction, deception and isn’t above creating illusions to reveal a killer, but his foes are often both more unusual and more dangerous than simple murderers. He finds himself battling spies, masters of disguise and even trying to thwart a supposed Egyptian curse. Upon the initial appearance of Poirot Investigates in 1924 reviewers were impressed by the author’s ability to create a complete, thoroughly conceived mystery with a surprising but logical solution inside a tight package of perhaps four thousand words. For the next fifty years, writing at any length that took her fancy, Christie would continue to produce some of the finest mysteries ever written.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781513267357
Publisher:	Mint Editions
Publication date:	12/01/2020
Series:	Mint Editions (Crime, Thrillers and Detective Work)
Pages:	146
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Agatha Christie (1890-1976) was an English author of mystery fiction whose status in the genre is unparalleled. A prolific and dedicated creator, she wrote short stories, plays and poems, but her fame is due primarily to her mystery novels, especially those featuring two of the most celebrated sleuths in crime fiction, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Ms. Christie’s novels have sold in excess of two billion copies, making her the best-selling author of fiction in the world, with total sales comparable only to those of William Shakespeare or The Bible. Despite the fact that she did not enjoy cinema, almost 40 films have been produced based on her work.

Date of Birth:

September 15, 1890

Date of Death:

January 12, 1976

Place of Birth:

Torquay, Devon, England

Education:

Home schooling

Website:

http://www.agathachristie.com

Table of Contents

About the Book & Author

I. The Adventure of "The Western Star"

II. The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor

III. The Adventure of the Cheap Flat

IV. The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge

V. The Million Dollar Bond Robbery

VI. The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb

VII. The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan

VIII. The Kidnapped Prime Minister

IX. The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim

X. The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman

XI. The Case of the Missing Will

Editorial Reviews

A capital collection of Poirot mystery stories, ingeniously constructed.

A capital collection of Poirot mystery stories, ingeniously constructed.

Literary Review

Agatha Christie created the modern murder mystery.”

praise for the author The New Yorker

"One must have consideration for those less gifted than oneself."

"With method and logic one can accomplish anything!"

― Agatha Christie, Poirot Investigates

From the Publisher