Hercule Poirot Books
Hercule Poirot Continuation Novels
The Monogram Murders – 2014
In 1929 London, three murders occur in the Bloxham Hotel, each victim with a monogrammed cufflink in their mouth. Poirot and new Scotland Yard ally Edward Catchpool investigate a quiet village’s dark past, false identities, and a decades-old scandal of betrayal and revenge that links the victims in an elaborate scheme of moral justice.
Closed Casket – 2016
Famous children’s author Lady Athelinda Playford unexpectedly rewrites her will, favoring her dying secretary over her own children. Hours later, a guest is bludgeoned with a club at her Irish estate. Poirot, invited as a guest, unravels family resentment, literary secrets, and an impossible locked-room scenario to expose a cunningly staged act of filial vengeance.
The Mystery of Three Quarters – 2018
Poirot receives furious letters accusing him of wrongly charging four strangers with the murder of Barnabas Pandy. Intrigued by the impossible crime—an elderly man drowned in his bathtub—Poirot, with Catchpool, traces the letters to a web of forged accusations, old school grudges, and a meticulously planned deception designed to ruin reputations.
The Killings at Kingfisher Hill – 2020
On a luxury coach to Kingfisher Hill estate in 1931, a woman confesses to Poirot she fears she will murder her fiancé’s brother. Soon after arrival, a woman is pushed to her death. Poirot navigates a deadly parlor game called “Peeping Tom,” false engagements, and buried family trauma to reveal a killer exploiting superstition.
Hercule Poirot's Silent Night – 2023
In 1931 Norfolk, Poirot and Catchpool investigate a Christmas murder at a hospital-ridden estate where the victim’s mother was killed the previous December 19. With identical methods and a locked ward, Poirot confronts superstitious nurses, estranged twins, and a vengeful patient to unmask a murderer determined to complete a festive cycle of retribution.
The Last Death of the Year – 2025
On New Year’s Eve 1932, Hercule Poirot and Inspector Edward Catchpool arrive on the remote Greek island of Lamperos for a holiday amid a quirky community in a crumbling house. A festive guessing game turns deadly with a shocking murder, forcing Poirot to avert a threatened second killing before midnight in a web of hidden motives and island secrets.
Hercule Poirot series
The Mysterious Affair at Styles – 1920
Hercule Poirot’s first case unfolds at Styles Court, probing a wealthy matriarch’s poisoning. Family disputes, a questionable will, and wartime suspicions create a tangled web. With Hastings, Poirot navigates a grand English manor, unraveling secrets through sharp observation and logic in this intricate, classic whodunit filled with intrigue.
The Murder on the Links – 1923
Poirot and Hastings investigate a businessman’s death on a French golf course. A rival detective challenges them amid clues like a love letter and family secrets. Set in a picturesque coastal town, the case weaves romance and deception, with Poirot’s keen mind unraveling a complex web of motives.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – 1926
In King’s Abbott, Poirot probes a wealthy man’s stabbing after a shocking revelation. Dr. Sheppard assists amid village gossip and clues like a dictaphone. The case, set in a quiet English town, challenges conventions, with Poirot’s genius unraveling a web of secrets in this iconic, twist-filled mystery.
The Big Four – 1927
Poirot and Hastings face a shadowy global syndicate with enigmatic leaders. From London to distant lands, the episodic adventure involves abductions and espionage. Joined by allies, Poirot navigates a world of deception and danger, using strategic brilliance to counter a complex, international plot threatening global stability.
The Mystery of the Blue Train – 1928
On the luxurious Blue Train to the Riviera, Poirot investigates an heiress’s strangling. Suspects include her husband and a charming Comte. Amid glittering settings, clues like a rare jewel emerge. Poirot’s sharp mind untangles a web of glamour and deceit in this elegant, high-society murder mystery.
Black Coffee – 1930
In a tense drawing-room drama, Poirot probes a physicist’s poisoning after a breakthrough invention. Family and visiting scientists fall under suspicion. Set in a stately English home, the case involves a missing formula and hidden motives, with Poirot’s meticulous deduction unraveling a web of intrigue and betrayal.
Peril at End House – 1932
At End House, Poirot investigates near-fatal incidents targeting young Nick Buckley. With Hastings, he explores a coastal retreat where danger lurks. Clues like a bullet hole and poisoned drink suggest a deeper plot. Poirot’s sharp logic unravels a web of deception in this suspenseful mystery.
Lord Edgware Dies – 1933
Poirot probes a titled man’s stabbing in London, with his actress wife among the suspects. Clues involve a divorce letter and a mysterious impersonation. Set among high society and theatrical circles, the case weaves glamour and deceit, with Poirot’s insight navigating a complex maze of motives and alibis.
Murder on the Orient Express – 1934
A tycoon’s stabbing on the snowbound Orient Express draws Poirot into a locked-room mystery. Passengers with varied backgrounds hide secrets tied to a past tragedy. Set on a luxurious train, the case challenges Poirot’s logic, unraveling a complex web of motives in this iconic, intricate whodunit.
Three Act Tragedy – 1935
A clergyman’s sudden death at a party sparks Poirot’s investigation, followed by another tragedy. Set in elegant homes, the case involves a theatrical backdrop and cryptic clues. With allies, Poirot unravels a web of deception, piecing together a dramatic mystery structured like a three-act play.
Death in the Clouds – 1935
Poirot investigates a moneylender’s death by poison dart on a Paris-bound flight. Suspects include passengers like a doctor and his daughter. Set in a confined airplane cabin, clues point to a hidden weapon. Poirot’s sharp deduction navigates a high-altitude mystery filled with deception and intricate motives.
The A.B.C. Murders – 1936
Poirot receives taunting letters from a serial killer using A.B.C. guides, striking in alphabetical order: Andover, Bexhill, Churston. With Hastings, he tracks clues across England. The psychological thriller pits Poirot’s logic against a cunning mind, unraveling a complex web of deception in this chilling mystery.
Murder in Mesopotamia – 1936
On an Iraqi archaeological dig, Poirot probes a woman’s bludgeoning. Her husband and team members fall under suspicion. Set in an exotic desert camp, clues like letters and past relationships surface. Poirot’s keen insight unravels a web of secrets in this tense, atmospheric murder mystery.
Cards on the Table – 1936
A flamboyant host is stabbed during a bridge game with four sleuths and four suspects. Poirot, with Superintendent Battle and others, investigates in a London mansion. The card-driven setup reveals hidden pasts, with Poirot’s deduction unraveling a clever, intricate mystery centered on strategy and deception.
Dumb Witness – 1937
Poirot investigates an elderly woman’s poisoning after a suspicious fall, with her dog Bob as a witness. Set in a quiet English village, clues involve a will and family tensions. Poirot’s logic unravels a web of greed and deception in this charming, pet-centric murder mystery.
Death on the Nile – 1937
A heiress’s death on a Nile River cruise draws Poirot into a glamorous mystery. Suspects include her husband and a jilted rival. Set on a luxurious steamer, clues like a staged scene emerge. Poirot’s sharp mind navigates passion and deceit in this exotic, intricate whodunit.
Appointment with Death – 1938
Poirot investigates a domineering matriarch’s poisoning during a Holy Land tour. Her stepfamily and fellow travelers fall under suspicion. Set in Petra’s exotic ruins, clues like a syringe surface. Poirot’s insight unravels a web of family tensions and hidden motives in this atmospheric, suspenseful murder mystery.
Hercule Poirot's Christmas – 1939
A wealthy patriarch’s violent death on Christmas Eve draws Poirot to a family estate. Suspects include his sons and staff. Set in a festive yet tense manor, clues like a locked room emerge. Poirot’s logic unravels a web of family secrets in this grim, holiday-themed murder mystery.
Sad Cypress – 1940
Poirot investigates a young woman’s poisoning accusation after her aunt’s death. A love triangle and courtroom drama unfold in a quiet English town. Clues like a will and medical evidence surface. Poirot’s logic navigates family secrets and romantic tensions in this poignant, emotionally charged murder mystery.
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe – 1940
A dentist’s death after Poirot’s visit sparks a complex mystery. Suspects include a financier and his niece. Set in London, clues like a nursery rhyme emerge. Poirot’s sharp deduction unravels a web of political intrigue and hidden motives in this suspenseful, intricately plotted whodunit.
Evil Under the Sun – 1941
Poirot re-examines a 16-year-old poisoning case for a convicted woman’s daughter. Five witnesses recount events at a country estate. Set in a reflective past, clues like conflicting memories surface. Poirot’s logic unravels a web of love and betrayal in this poignant, retrospective murder mystery.
Five Little Pigs – 1943
Caroline Crale’s poisoning conviction is probed 16 years later by daughter Mary. Poirot interviews five witnesses. Amyas’s mistress Elsa’s half-sister Angela spiked the drink, killing both to prevent marriage breakup and avenge childhood bullying in a poignant, retrospective whodunit.
The Hollow – 1946
An artist’s shooting at a country estate draws Poirot to a quirky family gathering. Suspects include his wife and mistress. Set in a charming manor, clues like a staged scene emerge. Poirot’s deduction navigates love and jealousy in this atmospheric, character-driven murder mystery with theatrical flair.
Taken at the Flood – 1948
A widow’s inheritance after a bombing sparks Poirot’s investigation when new secrets emerge. Family members fall under suspicion. Set in a post-war English village, clues involve a questionable identity. Poirot’s insight unravels a web of greed and deception in this tense, emotionally charged murder mystery.
Mrs. McGinty's Dead – 1952
Poirot reopens a charwoman’s strangling after a lodger’s conviction. Set in a quiet village, clues like a newspaper article surface. With novelist Ariadne Oliver, Poirot navigates a web of hidden pasts and local gossip, unraveling a complex mystery in this charming, suspenseful whodunit.
After the Funeral – 1953
A wealthy man’s death prompts suspicion when a relative questions the cause. Poirot investigates the family estate. Suspects include heirs and staff. Set in a grand manor, clues like a will surface. Poirot’s logic unravels a web of greed and secrets in this intricate, family-driven mystery.
Hickory Dickory Dock – 1955
Thefts at a student hostel escalate to murder, drawing Poirot to investigate. His secretary’s sister manages the place. Set in a lively London setting, clues like a nursery rhyme emerge. Poirot’s deduction navigates a web of youthful secrets and chaos in this vibrant, suspenseful mystery.
Dead Man’s Folly – 1956
At a country fête, a mock murder game turns real, prompting Ariadne Oliver to summon Poirot. Suspects include the estate’s owners. Set in a picturesque Devon manor, clues point to a staged event. Poirot’s insight unravels deception in this charming, atmospheric murder mystery.
Cat Among the Pigeons – 1959
Murders at a girls’ school follow smuggled jewels, drawing Poirot to investigate. Teachers and students hide secrets. Set in an elite academy, clues involve sports equipment. Poirot’s logic unravels a web of international intrigue and deception in this suspenseful, fast-paced mystery with a global twist.
The Clocks – 1963
A typist discovers a body in a quiet neighborhood, drawing Poirot into a mystery. Clues like scattered clocks and a blind woman’s tale surface. Set in suburban London, the case involves espionage rumors. Poirot’s deduction navigates a web of deception in this intricate, suspenseful whodunit.
Third Girl – 1966
A young woman seeks Poirot, fearing she’s committed a crime, then vanishes. Set in swinging London, suspects include her flatmates and lover. Clues point to an art scene. Poirot and Ariadne Oliver unravel a web of modern deception and hidden motives in this vibrant, psychological mystery.
Hallowe’en Party – 1969
At a Halloween party, a girl’s claim of witnessing a crime leads to her death. Poirot and Ariadne Oliver investigate. Set in a festive village, clues involve local gossip. Poirot’s logic unravels a web of secrets and hidden pasts in this eerie, atmospheric murder mystery.
Elephants Can Remember – 1972
Poirot and Ariadne Oliver revisit a decade-old double death, questioned by a young woman. Set in reflective London, clues involve old letters and memories. Suspects include family friends. Poirot’s persistent probing unravels a web of buried secrets in this poignant, memory-driven murder mystery.
Curtain – 1975
At Styles, Poirot and Hastings confront a hidden manipulator behind recent deaths. Set in the familiar manor, clues point to subtle influences. Aging and frail, Poirot faces a moral dilemma, unraveling a complex web of deception in this poignant, final case filled with emotional weight and suspense.
Black Coffee – 1998
Physicist Sir Claud Amory summons Hercule Poirot after a secret formula is stolen from his locked study, only to be poisoned moments later. Poirot interrogates the family and guests, unraveling alibis, hidden motives, and a clever light-switch trick to expose the thief-murderer. This posthumous novelisation by Charles Osborne faithfully adapts Agatha Christie's 1930 stage play.
Short Stories
The Affair at the Victory Ball – 1923
A lavish costume ball celebrating Armistice ends in double tragedy when a young viscount is stabbed and his actress fiancée dies the same night. Poirot, present at the festivities, becomes intrigued by six guests who all wore identical Harlequin costumes and wonders what secrets hide behind the masks.
The Adventure of the Cheap Flat – 1923
A young couple secures a luxurious Knightsbridge flat at an absurdly low rent. Hastings thinks it luck; Poirot smells danger. American naval secrets, a missing husband, and a clever espionage ring lurk behind the bargain, turning a simple tenancy into an international intrigue that only Poirot can unravel.
The Adventure of the Clapham Cook – 1923
A perfectly ordinary cook suddenly quits a respectable Clapham household and vanishes. Her employers consider the matter trivial, but Poirot insists no disappearance is insignificant. Following a trail of newspaper advertisements and railway tickets, he uncovers an unexpected fortune and a long-hidden past.
The Cornish Mystery – 1923
In Cornwall, a nervous wife believes her dentist husband is slowly poisoning her with arsenic from dental fillings. She consults Poirot in secret, then dies suddenly. With the husband now under suspicion, Poirot must determine whether grief or guilt lies behind the widower’s tears.
The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb – 1923
An archaeological expedition opens a pharaoh’s tomb; soon afterwards members begin dying in rapid succession. Superstitious locals speak of an ancient curse, but Poirot suspects a more modern and murderous motive hidden among the expedition’s rivalries and priceless discoveries.
The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman – 1923
An Italian count is found brutally murdered in his London flat moments after Poirot and Hastings were invited to dinner. The guests have vanished, the valet is missing, and a half-eaten meal remains on the table, presenting Poirot with a very fresh crime scene.
The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly – 1923
Wealthy parents receive threatening letters demanding money or their three-year-old son will be kidnapped. Despite police protection and locked gates, the child disappears from his nursery in broad daylight, leaving Poirot to question whether the enemy is outside or inside the family.
The Adventure of the Western Star – 1923
Hollywood star Mary Marvell receives menacing letters ordering her to return the famous diamond “Western Star” to its rightful place by the next full moon. With her life threatened, she turns to Poirot while keeping one crucial detail suspiciously secret.
The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan – 1923
While Poirot holidays in Brighton, a maharajah’s wife has her magnificent pearl necklace stolen from her locked hotel room. The safe was opened, the jewels vanished during a theatre visit, and every guest claims to have been watching the play.
The Kidnapped Prime Minister – 1923
Days before a vital peace conference, Britain’s Prime Minister disappears from his car between checkpoints. With only hours to act before national crisis, Poirot races against time, foreign agents, and political conspiracies to locate the missing statesman and avert disaster.
The King of Clubs – 1923
A film producer is found murdered beside a bridge table, the king of clubs deliberately placed near the body. Poirot, visiting with a foreign prince, notes the theatrical setting and wonders how a card game turned deadly among cinema’s brightest stars.
The Lemesurier Inheritance – 1923
For centuries no eldest Lemesurier son has inherited the family estate; tragedy always strikes first. When the latest heir faces mortal danger, Poirot is asked to investigate whether an ancient family curse is real or merely convenient for someone very much alive.
The Lost Mine – 1923
Over dinner Poirot recounts one of his earliest successes: how a wealthy Chinese man was poisoned in a Limehouse opium den and the map to a fabulous Burmese mine disappeared. Retrieving both justice and buried treasure required cunning negotiation in London’s underworld.
The Million Dollar Bond Robbery – 1923
A locked box containing one million dollars in Liberty Bonds vanishes during an Atlantic crossing on the liner Olympia. Poirot is aboard to guard the shipment, yet the bonds disappear anyway, forcing him to examine every passenger and every piece of luggage.
The Plymouth Express – 1923
The daughter of a steel magnate is found murdered in a first-class compartment of the Plymouth Express, her fabulous jewels scattered around the body. Poirot boards the train to discover how murder was committed in a moving carriage under the eyes of fellow travellers.
The Submarine Plans – 1923
Top-secret blueprints for Britain’s newest submarine disappear from a locked drawer during a small dinner party at an admiral’s house. With foreign powers desperate to obtain the plans, Poirot must identify which seemingly loyal guest committed treason in front of witnesses.
The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor – 1923
A near-bankrupt country squire is found shot in his locked study with a revolver beside him. The insurance company refuses to pay, claiming suicide; the widow insists it was murder. Poirot visits the decaying manor to determine which verdict is correct.
The Veiled Lady – 1923
A mysterious woman heavily veiled in black begs Poirot to recover compromising love letters from a ruthless blackmailer. Rather than pay the exorbitant price demanded, Poirot devises an audacious plan involving burglary, Chinese boxes, and perfect timing to outwit the extortionist.
The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim – 1923
Senior banker Mr. Davenheim walks out of his house to post letters and vanishes completely. His safe is later found robbed. Poirot, never leaving his armchair, bets Inspector Japp he can solve the disappearance and the theft without visiting the scene.
The Case of the Missing Will – 1923
A dying millionaire secretly makes a new will leaving everything to his niece instead of his wife, then hides it with a cryptic clue. After his death only the old will can be found, prompting Poirot to interpret the final message correctly.
The Mystery of Hunter’s Lodge – 1924
A wealthy recluse is shot dead in his remote hunting lodge during a snowstorm that cuts off all access. Confined to bed with flu, Poirot solves the impossible crime through Hastings’ reports, telephone calls, and his own relentless logic.
The Chocolate Box – 1925
Visiting Belgium, Poirot is reminded of his only professional failure: as a young policeman he investigated the sudden death of a prominent deputy apparently poisoned by chocolates. Convinced he arrested the wrong man, he revisits the evidence years later and finally uncovers the real truth hidden behind perfect alibis and grief.
The Market Basing Mystery – 1925
In a sleepy village a reclusive gentleman is discovered shot in his locked bedroom, pistol in hand. The coroner pronounces suicide, but Poirot, staying nearby, spots tiny inconsistencies in the room and the wound that prove someone else fired the fatal shot and cunningly staged the scene.
The Witness for the Prosecution – 1925
A penniless young man is accused of murdering a wealthy older widow who left him everything. His fate hangs on the courtroom testimony of his aloof Austrian wife. As the sensational trial unfolds with dramatic evidence and shocking revelations, Poirot watches justice take unexpected turns.
Four and Twenty Blackbirds – 1925
An elderly artist always dines at the same restaurant every Tuesday and orders exactly the same meal. When he suddenly breaks his routine one evening and is later poisoned, Poirot realises the change of habit was deliberately engineered.
The Under Dog – 1925
Tyrannical millionaire Sir Reuben Astwell is bludgeoned to death in his own home. Everyone suspects his downtrodden secretary, but the victim’s widow passionately believes she knows the real killer through a strange form of feminine intuition.
The Double Clue – 1926
Four priceless Russian jewels are stolen from a Mayfair house, leaving behind only an elegant enamelled cigarette case and a lady’s glove. The clues point toward an aristocratic international thief who has already caught Poirot’s reluctant admiration.
Double Sin – 1928
On a coach trip to the West Country, both Poirot’s valuable miniature painting and a young woman’s antique jewels are stolen. The suspects include identical twins, a flamboyant antique dealer, and a very determined tourist determined to prove herself.
Wasps’ Nest – 1928
Poirot visits an old acquaintance who is strangely preoccupied with building an artificial wasps’ nest in his garden. Sensing imminent tragedy, Poirot quietly intervenes to prevent a cleverly planned suicide and expose the emotional betrayal.
The Third-Floor Flat – 1929
Four young friends playing cards discover a woman’s body in the empty flat below theirs. When they fetch the police the corpse has vanished. Poirot, living in the same building, realises the murder happened much closer to home than anyone suspected.
The Second Gong – 1932
During a country-house dinner the host is shot in his locked study moments after the second gong sounds. With every guest apparently accounted for in the dining room, Poirot must explain how the timing of a gong can be manipulated to create a perfect alibi.
The Mystery of the Baghdad Chest – 1932
A man is found stabbed inside a large antique chest during a London party. The lid was locked from the outside and no weapon is present. Poirot examines the chest’s ornate carvings for clues to an apparently impossible murder.
Triangle at Rhodes – 1936
On holiday in Rhodes, Poirot observes a dangerous romantic entanglement among the hotel guests: a handsome husband, his flirtatious wife, and a beautiful divorcee. Classic love triangle on a sunlit island is about to turn deadly.
How Does Your Garden Grow? – 1935
An elderly spinster receives an anonymous gift of roses and a nursery-rhyme note shortly before dying of poisoning. Poirot connects the flowers, a Russian companion, and a seemingly innocent gardening question to uncover murderous intent hidden in a quiet English flowerbed.
Poirot and the Regatta Mystery – 1936
At a yacht-club dinner during Dartmouth Regatta, a fabulous diamond vanishes from the table in full view of the guests. Everyone was watching a paper balloon burst at the crucial moment, giving the thief only seconds to act.
Yellow Iris – 1937
Four years after a woman died of cyanide poisoning at a table decorated with yellow irises, the same four guests are invited to a London restaurant with the same flowers. Poirot attends to prevent history from fatally repeating itself.
The Incredible Theft – 1937
Secret plans for Britain’s newest fighter plane disappear from a country-house safe during a weekend party attended by politicians and admirals. Poirot must determine whether the thief is a foreign spy or someone much closer to the heart of government.
The Dream – 1937
Eccentric millionaire Benedict Farley consults Poirot about a recurring nightmare in which he shoots himself at exactly 3:28 p.m. A week later he is found dead by exactly that method, leaving Poirot to separate dream from calculated reality.
Hercule Poirot and the Greenshore Folly – 1954
At a village summer fête a mock murder hunt turns real when Sir George is shot in a garden folly. Amid bunting, coconut shies, and suspicious relatives, Poirot untangles greed, secret engagements, and a second hidden gun.
The Mystery of the Spanish Chest – 1960
During a London party a guest is discovered stabbed inside a huge antique Spanish chest. The lid was locked, the key in the host’s pocket, and the chest too heavy to move, presenting Poirot with a locked-room murder of baroque complexity.
Short Story Collections
Poirot Investigates – 1924
Fourteen early cases with Hastings: kidnapped Prime Minister, cursed Egyptian tomb, stolen Western Star diamond, disappearing banker, veiled ladies, and Italian murders. Fast, witty, 1920s-style puzzles showcase young Poirot’s flair, perfect little grey cells, and delicious ego. Pure Golden Age joy.
Murder in the Mews – 1937
Four novellas: apparent suicide on Guy Fawkes Night, stolen naval plans, country-house mirror reflecting murder, and fatal love triangle in Rhodes. Darker, psychological 1930s Poirot with Japp and Hastings; classic impossible crimes, alibis shattered, and razor-sharp twists that defined Christie’s golden era.
The Labours of Hercules – 1947
Twelve cases deliberately modelled on the mythical Labours of Hercules. Nearing retirement, Poirot seeks twelve final challenges worthy of his genius: a stolen painting, a kidnapped dog, a missing schoolgirl, a murderous cult. Each story is a dazzling display of logic before he retires the little grey cells forever.
The Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories – 1948
American collection mixing four Poirot stories (“Accident,” “The Second Gong,” “The Mystery of the Baghdad Chest,” “Triangle at Rhodes”) with non-Poirot tales. The title courtroom thriller became a classic film; the Poirot entries showcase impossible alibis and razor-sharp twists in classic Christie style.
The Under Dog and Other Stories – 1951
First U.S. book collection of nine early Poirot stories from the 1920s–30s. The title novella has Poirot rescue a wrongly accused secretary from the gallows. Locked rooms, poisoned chocolates, and inheritance schemes are solved with impeccable pre-war elegance and psychological insight.
The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding – 1960
Six stories: ruby in Christmas pudding, fake prince, prophetic dream, poisoned undertaker, schoolgirl murder, and tense “The Under Dog.” Christie’s own recommended festive collection; warm English settings, traditional feasts, and ingenious winter puzzles make it quintessential cosy-yet-deadly reading.
Poirot’s Early Cases – 1974
Eighteen tales from Poirot’s early London years, narrated by Hastings. Includes “The Incredible Theft,” “Dead Man’s Mirror,” “Triangle at Rhodes,” and “How Does Your Garden Grow?” Blackmail, espionage, jealousy, and murder are untangled through order, method, and the famous little grey cells.
Hercule Poirot’s Casebook – 1984
Massive American 50-story omnibus gathering almost every Poirot short story published up to 1984: Labours, Under Dog, Early Cases, and more. The first single-volume attempt at a “complete” short-fiction library for U.S. readers, long before the true complete edition appeared.
The Harlequin Tea Set and Other Stories – 1997
Posthumous 1997 release featuring the very last uncollected Poirot story, “The Harlequin Tea Set” (written in the 1940s). One brand-new Poirot case decades after Christie’s death, published alongside Mr. Quin and other rarities—a delightful final gift to fans.
Hercule Poirot: The Complete Short Stories – 2008
Hercule Poirot: The Complete Short Stories gathers all 56 of Agatha Christie’s Poirot tales, from early gems like “The Affair at the Victory Ball” to the twelve Labours of Hercules and the rare original “Poirot and the Regatta Mystery.” Witty, ingenious, and perfectly crafted, these compact mysteries showcase the little Belgian detective at his brilliant, moustache-twirling best.
The Double Clue and Other Hercule Poirot Stories – 2016
Modern introductory sampler reprinting four vintage tales: “The Double Clue” (introducing Countess Rossakoff), “The Chocolate Box,” “The Veiled Lady,” and “The Market Basing Mystery.” Compact, affordable entry point designed to hook new readers on Poirot’s irresistible blend of charm and genius.
The Early Cases of Hercule Poirot – 2019
Straight reissue of the 1974 Poirot’s Early Cases content with a new title and cover for HarperCollins’ uniform modern editions. Same eighteen classic stories, freshly formatted and presented—no new material, simply a sleek twenty-first-century look for bookshelves.
The Grey Cells of Mr. Poirot – 2019
Themed HarperCollins reprint selecting favourite Poirot shorts (strong overlap with Early Cases and Labours). Another attractive re-package for collectors completing the modern uniform series rather than a new or exhaustive collection; pure marketing refresh of proven classics.