Three months later, Jennifer prepares to attend Meadowbank School, a prestigious girls' independent school in England. The Prince and Rawlinson die in a plane crash while attempting to flee Ramat. Unbeknownst to him, a mysterious woman watches him from the neighboring balcony. Rawlinson conceals the gems within the hollow of the handle of a tennis racquet belonging to his niece Jennifer, the daughter of his sister Joan, without telling them. Knowing that he is unlikely to survive the violence, Prince Ali Yusuf entrusts his best friend and pilot, Bob Rawlinson, to smuggle a fortune in jewels out of the country. The emphasis on espionage in the early part of the story relates it to Christie's international adventures (such as They Came to Baghdad) and to the Tommy and Tuppence stories.Ī revolution takes place within Ramat, a fictional kingdom in the Middle East. It features Christie's Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, who makes a very late appearance in the final third of the novel. The UK edition retailed at twelve shillings and sixpence (12/6), and the US edition at $2.95. With its clever plots and unexpected twists, Poirot Investigates is sure to delight fans of classic mysteries and Agatha Christie alike.Cat Among the Pigeons is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie, first published in the UK by the Collins Crime Club on 2 November 1959, and in the US by Dodd, Mead and Company in March 1960 with a copyright date of 1959. The stories are written with a great deal of suspense and atmosphere that keeps readers hooked until they reach the surprise endings.

Together, they make an unbeatable team that is sure to keep readers guessing until the end.Īgatha Christie's writing style is masterful and her characters are incredibly vivid. He is aided by his faithful companion, Captain Hastings, who often provides valuable insights that help Poirot reach his conclusions. Throughout all of the stories, readers get to experience firsthand how Poirot uses his brilliant powers of deduction and observation to uncover the truth. Other stories explore the mysterious disappearances of a young girl and a wealthy socialite, as well as a case involving an attempted poisoning. In 'The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor', Poirot must discover who is responsible for the mysterious deaths of two elderly sisters. In 'The Adventure of the Western Star', Poirot must solve a case involving a stolen diamond necklace. The stories in this collection are some of Agatha Christie’s most famous. This collection of short stories features the renowned Belgian detective as he solves a variety of challenging cases, from murder to theft. Agatha Christie's Poirot Investigates is the fourth book in her beloved Hercule Poirot series.

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