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Poirot Investigates
by Agatha Christie
Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings find themselves embroiled in a high-stakes mystery involving 'The Western Star,' a legendary diamond owned by American film star Mary Marvell. The actress has received anonymous threats warning that the jewel, supposedly the stolen eye of a Chinese god, must be returned to its origin. As the investigation leads them to the ancestral home of Lord and Lady Yardly, who possess a twin diamond known as 'The Star of the East,' Poirot must navigate a web of social rivalries and ancient superstersions to prevent a daring robbery.
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- Reading time
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- File size
- 2.1 MB
- Published
- 11/23/2011
- ISBN
- 9780061749605
- Formats
- EPUB
Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings find themselves embroiled in a high-stakes mystery involving 'The Western Star,' a legendary diamond owned by American film star Mary Marvell. The actress has received anonymous threats warning that the jewel, supposedly the stolen eye of a Chinese god, must be returned to its origin. As the investigation leads them to the ancestral home of Lord and Lady Yardly, who possess a twin diamond known as 'The Star of the East,' Poirot must navigate a web of social rivalries and ancient superstersions to prevent a daring robbery.
What you'll take away
- Witness the early brilliance of Hercule Poirot as he applies his unique psychological method to cases of high-society theft.
- Learn why Poirot values the 'essentials' of a case over the romanticized distractions that often fool the police and Hastings.
- Explore the fascinating dynamic between the meticulous Belgian detective and his loyal but often misguided companion, Captain Hastings.
- Discover a collection of short mysteries that showcase Agatha Christie’s mastery of the 'impossible' crime and the twist ending.
- Enjoy a vivid look into the glamorous and often deceptive world of 1920s film stars and British aristocrats.
