Poirot Investigates

"Poirot Investigates" by Agatha Christie is a collection of detective stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology features the renowned Belgian detective Hercule Poirot solving various intriguing cases, showcasing Christie's signature style of clever plotting and character development. The opening of "Poirot Investigates" introduces us to Poirot and his companion, Captain Hastings, as they encounter a wealthy film star, Miss Mary Marvell. She seeks Poirot's assistance regarding mysterious letters she received that threaten the safety of her prized diamond, nicknamed "the Western Star." The narrative sets a tone of suspense and intrigue, as Poirot skillfully deduces the identity of the girl being followed in the streets, and a sense of foreboding is established with the mention of the supernatural and the suggestion that her diamond may be connected to a larger danger. This sets the stage for an engaging exploration of mystery and detective work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, was a British author known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world's longest-running play, the murder mystery The Mousetrap, which has been performed in the West End of London since 1952. A writer during the "Golden Age of Detective Fiction", Christie has been called the "Queen of Crime"—a moniker which is now trademarked by her estate—or the "Queen of Mystery". She also wrote six novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott. In 1971, she was made a Dame (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to literature. Guinness World Records lists Christie as the best-selling fiction writer of all time, her novels having sold more than two billion copies.