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Title: Poirot Investigates
Note: Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The adventure of "The Western Star" -- The tragedy at Marsdon Manor -- The adventure of the cheap flat -- The mystery of Hunter's Lodge -- A million dollar bond robbery -- The adventure of the Egyptian tomb -- The jewel robbery at the Grand Metropolitan -- The kidnapped Prime Minister -- The disappearance of Mr. Davenheim -- The adventure of the Italian nobleman -- The case of the missing will.
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Summary: "Poirot Investigates" by Agatha Christie is a collection of detective stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology features the renowned Belgian detective Hercule Poirot solving various intriguing cases, showcasing Christie's signature style of clever plotting and character development. The opening of "Poirot Investigates" introduces us to Poirot and his companion, Captain Hastings, as they encounter a wealthy film star, Miss Mary Marvell. She seeks Poirot's assistance regarding mysterious letters she received that threaten the safety of her prized diamond, nicknamed "the Western Star." The narrative sets a tone of suspense and intrigue, as Poirot skillfully deduces the identity of the girl being followed in the streets, and a sense of foreboding is established with the mention of the supernatural and the suggestion that her diamond may be connected to a larger danger. This sets the stage for an engaging exploration of mystery and detective work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976
EBook No.: 61262
Published: Jan 28, 2020
Downloads: 2800
Language: English
Subject: Private investigators -- England -- Fiction
Subject: Detective and mystery stories, English
Subject: Belgians -- England -- Fiction
Subject: Poirot, Hercule (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Poirot Investigates
Note: Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The adventure of "The Western Star" -- The tragedy at Marsdon Manor -- The adventure of the cheap flat -- The mystery of Hunter's Lodge -- A million dollar bond robbery -- The adventure of the Egyptian tomb -- The jewel robbery at the Grand Metropolitan -- The kidnapped Prime Minister -- The disappearance of Mr. Davenheim -- The adventure of the Italian nobleman -- The case of the missing will.
Credits: Produced by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer.
Summary: "Poirot Investigates" by Agatha Christie is a collection of detective stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology features the renowned Belgian detective Hercule Poirot solving various intriguing cases, showcasing Christie's signature style of clever plotting and character development. The opening of "Poirot Investigates" introduces us to Poirot and his companion, Captain Hastings, as they encounter a wealthy film star, Miss Mary Marvell. She seeks Poirot's assistance regarding mysterious letters she received that threaten the safety of her prized diamond, nicknamed "the Western Star." The narrative sets a tone of suspense and intrigue, as Poirot skillfully deduces the identity of the girl being followed in the streets, and a sense of foreboding is established with the mention of the supernatural and the suggestion that her diamond may be connected to a larger danger. This sets the stage for an engaging exploration of mystery and detective work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976
EBook No.: 61262
Published: Jan 28, 2020
Downloads: 2800
Language: English
Subject: Private investigators -- England -- Fiction
Subject: Detective and mystery stories, English
Subject: Belgians -- England -- Fiction
Subject: Poirot, Hercule (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.