Poirot Investigates
What do a movie star, an archaeologist, a French maid, a prime minister, a wealthy dowager, and an Italian count have in common? Half of them have fallen victim to a terrible crime. The others have fallen under suspicion. Leave the deductions to Hercule Poirot.
The Adventure of The Western Star
Blackmail letters, fabulous diamonds and an elusive Chinaman '“ surely not an unsolvable combination for Poirot's little grey cells!
The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor
Elderly Mr Maltravers is found dead in a field, with his grieving wife claiming it has been natural causes. But as he recently took out life insurance, the company bring in Poirot to establish if it was suicide.
The Adventure of the Cheap Flat
A redhead at a party informs the guests that she has obtained a fabulous apartment at a ridiculously low rent.Poirot, however, smells a rat.He takes an apartment in the same building, and lies in wait. Will his suspicions prove well-founded?
The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge
Poirot is asked to solve the riddle of the murder of a friend's wealthy Uncle.He sends his friends Hastings and Japp to help.Can they solve the case or will they need the expert guidance of Poirot and his little grey cells?
The Million Dollar Bond Robbery
Poirot is asked by the fiancé of Philip Ridgeway to prove his innocence.
The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb
A series of inexplicable deaths surround a pharaoh's tomb in Egypt. It is blamed on an ancient curse, but Poirot is sceptical.
The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan
At a lavish Brighton resort hotel, the wealthy Opalsens seem to be the victims of a theft of pearls. But their French maid had been in the room all evening, leaving only for two thirty-second intervals when the chambermaid came in to turn the beds down.How could anyone have stolen the pearls in such a short interval?Can Poirot help?
The Kidnapped Prime Minister
When the British Prime Minister and his secretary are kidnapped in France, Hercule Poirot is called in to save the day.However, with only a day and a half to find them, even Poirot is tested to his limits!
The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim
Wealthy banker Mr Davenheim has disappeared - and so have the contents of his safe.Poirot bets Inspector Japp he can solve the case in a week, by sitting at home. But has he taken on more than even he can handle?
The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman
The Italian Count Foscatini has called his doctor screaming down the phone. When Poirot arrives at his hotel suite, they find him beside his telephone, beaten to death.A short story of murder, blackmail and deceit '“ this is Christie at her best.
The Case of the Missing Will
Violet Marsh is mystified as to the whereabouts of her late Uncle's second will. The first has been a prank, a test, and has not conferred his estate on her. She needs Poirot's help, but how can she be so sure there was a second will?