Poirot's Early Cases

Hercule Poirot delighted in telling people that he was probably the best detective in the world. So turning back the clock to trace eighteen of the cases which helped establish his professional reputation was always going to be a fascinating experience. With his career still in its formative years'š the panache with which Hercule Poirot could solve even the most puzzling mystery is obvious.

The Affair at the Victory Ball

At a costume ball, young Lord Cronshaw is murdered, and his fiance, Coco, dies of a cocaine overdose.Through the clever use of subterfuge, can Poirot find out who the killer is?

The Adventure of the Clapham Cook

A missing cook is not the usual sort of case Hercule Poirot would bother with but when a bank employee goes missing on the same day, he is most definitely intrigued.

The Cornish Mystery

A passionate Cornishwoman, Mrs. Pengelley, tries to convince Poirot that her husband is trying to poison her.He has long had an illicit affair with a younger woman, and she is sure they want her out of the way... But can Poirot save her and is her husband really to blame?

The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly

When little Johnnie Waverly is kidnapped there is only person his distraught parents consider turning to '“ the inimitable Hercule Poirot!

The Double Clue

A wealthy jewellery collector learns that several valuable pieces from his collection have been stolen.Poirot answers Hardman's urgent call and immediately launches an investigation.His only clues a man's glove and a cigarette case...

The King of Clubs

The Oglanders inhabit a pretty cottage, and run a very respectable household. One night their peaceful home is shattered when Valerie Saintclair, the notorious dancer, runs into their lounge shouting, Murder! That same night, a wealthy impresario is found dead nearby. But is everything as clear cut as it seems?Only Poirot can discover the truth.

The LeMesurier Inheritance

Nobody takes the LeMesurier curse lightly. Least of all any first-born son in the family - for it is deemed that he will not inherit the title.Can Poirot solve the riddle of the curse?

The Lost Mine

A Burmese official goes missing in London along with the stocks he has brought with him. Intelligence and counter-intelligence are at the heart of this short story.Can Poirot solve the case?

The Plymouth Express

Aboard the Plymouth Express train there is the mysterious smell of chloroform.It is soon found to emanate from a body under the seat - that of Mrs. Rupert Carrington, pampered child of an American millionaire.Unfortunately for Poirot there are many suspects in this case.

The Chocolate Box

Poirot is asked to investigate the death of Virginie Mesnard's cousin - which she suspects is murder. The only clue is a box of chocolate.

The Submarine Plans

Poirot is summoned to a very special home - that of Lord Alloway, the aspiring Prime Minister.Plans for England's new submarine have been stolen from his household and Poirot is his only hope. Unfortunately none of the guests' accounts are the same...

The Third Floor Flat

When a body of a woman is discovered in the third floor flat of Friar Mansions, it is fortunate that Hercule Poirot lives in the same block and is on hand '“ but can he help?

Double Sin

Poirot and Hastings are called to Charlock Bay by a theatrical agent to handle a matter that requires their special talents.On their journey they encounter a young woman and a new case.Who has stolen the antique miniatures she was carrying?

The Market Basing Mystery

Inspector Japp and Poirot are solid friends but they have different views of how to solve the death of a local man in the village of Market Basing. It would appear to be suicide by handgun.But all is not what is seems when the housekeeper points out that the gun was in the victim's left hand, whilst he had been right-handed.

Wasp's Nest

When Poirot attends a garden fete he meets John Harrison and his beautiful fiance Molly Deane.As the story unfolds Poirot discovers that Molly had once been engaged to a local artist.As tension mounts, Poirot comes to believe that both Molly and John are in grave danger!

The Veiled Lady

Lady Millicent is soon to be married but an old lover is blackmailing her, threatening to send her future husband an old love letter she wrote. Lady Millicent implores Poirot to find the letter. But will Poirot have to turn to crime to do so?

Problem at Sea

On a ship bound for Egypt, Poirot meets the unusual Clappertons.When the ship docks at Alexandria, Mrs. Clapperton is heard to shout from behind her cabin door that she would prefer to stay on board and her husband heads off into port.Upon his return, Mrs. Clapperton is found stabbed to death in her bed!

How Does Your Garden Grow?

At a flower show, Poirot encounters Miss Amelia Barrowby who rather unusually gives him an empty seed packet.The next day she is found dead.When Poirot returns to London, he finds a letter from Amelia asking for his help.Tests prove that Amelia was poisoned and suspicion falls on her Russian friend who has fled the scene.Poirot, however, is unsure of his guilt.