Poirot Investigates: A Quick Read edition

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Agatha Christie

Publié par Quick Read, le 22 février 2024

Résumé

"Poirot Investigates" is a collection of eleven short stories featuring the famous detective Hercule Poirot. Each story presents a different mystery involving themes of greed, jealousy, and revenge. In "The Adventure of the Western Star, " Poirot investigates the theft of a diamond from a famous American film star. "The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor" sees Poirot unravel the case of a man who died shortly after insuring his life for a large sum of money. In "The Adventure of the Cheap Flat, " Poirot uncovers a plot involving stolen naval plans and spies. "The Million Dollar Bond Robbery" follows Poirot as he clears the name of a man accused of stealing bonds. "The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb" explores the mysterious deaths of an Egyptologist and his nephew. "The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan" involves the disappearance of a pearl necklace and a clever plot by the chambermaid and valet. "The Kidnapped Prime Minister" takes place during World War I and follows Poirot's efforts to locate a kidnapped British Prime Minister. "The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim" sees Poirot solve a case without leaving his chair. "The Case of the Missing Will" involves a visit from a woman seeking Poirot's help in finding her uncle's missing will. Overall, "Poirot Investigates" offers a collection of entertaining and cleverly crafted mysteries for fans of detective fiction. Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 5 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: 9 minutes

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