Poirot Investigates audiobook

Poirot Investigates (Hercules Poirot, #3), Agatha Christie A collection of eight stories from the adventures of Hercule Poirot.The stories are:The Adventure of "The Western Star",Adventure of the Cheap Flat,The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb,The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan,The Kidnapped Prime Minister,The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim,The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman,and The Case of the Missing Will.تاریخ نخستین خوانش: سال 1997میلادیعنوان: ک‍ارآگ‍اه‌ پ‍وارو؛ نویسنده: آگ‍ات‍ا ک‍ری‍س‍ت‍ی‌؛ م‍ت‍رج‍م‌ م‍ه‍رداد ف‍ت‍وره‌چ‍ی‌؛ تهران، جامعه، سال1374؛ در228ص؛ چاپ دوم سال1376؛ موضوع داستانهای نویسندگان بریتانیا - سده20معنوان: کاراگاه پووارو: مجموعه داستان؛ نوشته آگاتا گریستی ؛ مترجم پیمان اسماعیلییان؛ تهران، افق، سال1374؛ در دو جلد: جلد دوم ماجرای مقبره مصری؛ عنوان: تحقیقات پوآرو؛ نویسنده: آگاتا کریستی؛ مترجم حمیدرضا بلندسران؛ تهران، هرمس، کتابهای کارآگاه، سال1392؛ در231ص؛ شابک9789643637880؛ چاپ دوم سال1392؛ چاپ چهارم سال1396؛مجموعه هشت داستان از ماجراهای هرکول پوارو است، داستانها عبارتند از:؛ماجرای ستاره غرب (The Adventure of "The Western Star")ماجرای آپارتمان ارزان قيمت (Adventure of the Cheap Flat)ماجرای مقبره مصری (The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb)سرقت جواهر در گرند متروپلیتن (The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan)نخست وزیر ربوده شده (The Kidnapped Prime Minister)ناپدید شدن آقای دون هایم (The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim)ماجرای نجیبزاده ایتالیایی (The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman)پرونده وصیتنامه گم شده (The Case of the Missing Will)خانم «آگاتا مری کلاریسا میلر»، در سال 1890میلادی، در «دوون شایر انگلستان»، از پدری «آمریکائی»، و مادری «انگلیسی»، به این دنیا آمدند، نخستین ازدواجشان، با افسری، از نیروی هوایی سلطنتی، به نام کلنل «آرچیبالد کریستی»؛ در سال 1915میلادی بود، آن ازدواج در سال 1926میلادی به جدایی انجامید، چهار سال پس از آنروز، «آگاتا»، با «ماکس مالووان»، استاد «دانشگاه آکسفورد»، ازدواج کردند، که تا پایان عمر پربارشان ادامه یافت؛ «کریستی»، در سال 1976میلادی پس از آفرینش بیش از هشتاد جلد داستان بلند و مجموعه داستان کوتاه، در سن هشتاد و شش سالگی از این سرای درگذشتند؛تاریخ بهنگام رسانی 21/10/1399هجری خورشیدی؛ 02/08/1400هجری خورشیدی؛ ا. شربیانی

This is a collection of Hercule Poirot short stories – eleven of them altogether, and each case more deviously clever than the last.I am not a huge fan of short stories, in general, because I like longer, more involved stories where I can explore the surroundings and the characters in more depth. I am also a big fan of plots that include sub-plots, and short stories don’t have the space for most of those ‘extras’.However, I must add that Agatha Christie writes short stories very, very well. The pace is fast, and even though there is only one main plot, it always has sufficient sides to it to keep Poirot and Captain Hastings on their toes.Well, having said that – Captain Hastings is always a step or two behind Poirot. Luckily, Monsieur Poirot is also a gentleman and he is adept at smoothing ruffled feathers – even Captain Hastings’. For me, the best part of these short stories is that they were all very good, very entertaining, and I wasn’t left wondering for very long how each crime was committed and what tiny inconsistencies led Hercule Poirot to the solution.

I did enjoy this book, however I feel Christie is a much better storyteller when in long form. I will probably read another short story collection in the future, but for now I'll stick to her novels.The Adventure of "The Western Star" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This is the longest story in the book, and one of the most memorable. I did have to reread the ending to make sure I fully understood what had happened, but when I did I saw the quick clues I had missed.The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This took an unexpected turn at what you would think is the end, and David Suchet gets 5 stars for his audio performance alone. I legitimately cackled at one point. It was glorious.The Adventure of the Cheap Flat - ⭐⭐To be honest, I didn't care for this one. I don't like being confused for a tale's entirety. Poirot had a lot of information that wasn't revealed to Hastings (and therefore the reader) until the end. I'd rather have a piece of the plot here and there as the story goes on. Instead it was a bunch of random choices and actions that made no sense being taken until the very end. It just wasn't my cup of tea.The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge - ⭐⭐⭐While I did like this story, I felt it would've been better if it was longer. I loved the premise even though we as readers were once again missing information. I would've liked more detail about the murder itself, and the suspects, but all in all it was an interesting story.The Million Dollar Bond Robbery - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This story was one of the more enjoyable ones for me. Granted it wasn't particularly exciting, I still rated it highly due to it's conciseness. There weren't 50 people to keep track of, and none of the clues or epiphanies were far-fetched. Poirot's breakdown of the case was very logical and easy to follow, and Hastings' obtuseness was quite comical. I hope more of the remaining stories are like this one.The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb - ⭐️⭐️⭐️This one had an intriguing premise--I mean, who doesn't love an Egyptian curse, am I right?--but unfortunately it fell short of the mark. It was mostly a bunch of name dropping--about a dozen altogether, way too many for me to keep track of anyway--and next to no clues. The saving grace of this story is that I'm listening to the audiobook. David Suchet's voice acting is simply superb. All the voices were distinct, and I especially loved hearing all the different accents he can do.The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I actually really liked this one. The story was interesting and had a good pace. The group of people involved was small, making it easy to follow. The clues were there without being too obvious. Of course, Hercule Poirot had a couple tidbits of information we didn't have but when does he not. It probably would've earned another star had it not been wrapped up in a neat little bow by Poirot without Hastings, and therefore the reader, being present.The Kidnapped Prime Minister - ⭐️⭐️⭐️Honestly I didn't love or hate this one. If anything I would say it was mediocre, and a little on the boring side. It started off interesting, but with most of the case solving happening in Poirot's head--and with practically no dialogue and little narration--it simply lacked anything to entice or keep me interested.The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This story was absolutely fantastic! I was engrossed the whole time. There was a lot of dialogue between the three main characters as they discussed the case, and I loved the sporting competition between Japp and Poirot. We knew all the same clues that Poirot did and none of his conclusions were far-fetched for once. It had everything I could ask for, and was easily my favorite tale from this collection.The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman - ⭐️⭐️⭐️This one started out interesting but lost its momentum pretty quickly. This case was more about what wasn't there than what was. A lot of the clues were clues of omission, so they were hard to pick up on, except by Poirot of course. It wasn't a bad story. I just wish it had more oomph.The Case of the Missing Will - ⭐️⭐️⭐️This one could've been better. The clues didn't really make sense and the end was underwhelming. It honestly had the feeling that it was either over edited or unfinished. There simply wasn't enough meat on the bones in this one.The Veiled Lady - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This story threw me off at first. I'm listening to the audiobook, and suddenly Poirot barely had an accent. I don't know if it's a different narrator or if they were just recorded at different times, but I did find out that the last three stories weren't in the original UK version of this book. The switching voices made it difficult to concentrate and follow who was talking at first, but the story itself was interesting, to the point, and kept a good pace.The Lost Mine - ⭐️⭐️⭐️This one was told as Hercule relating a story to Hasting. It was decently hard to follow due to all the name dropping of companies and suspects alike, and the conclusion--while believable--wasn't really discernable from the text. I'll also point out that it was pretty offensive to people of East Asian decent, but when reading something written in this time period, I sadly expect to see that kind of overt racism.The Chocolate Box - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️What a fantastic story to end on! This was one of my favorites. Another tale recounted as a story to Hastings, it tells of Hercule's only failure, back when he was a policeman. I loved being able to actually follow Poirot and his thought processes as he investigated the case for once. This definitely ended the book on a high note.*I listened to the audiobook with David Suchet as the narrator. For most of the stories, his voice as Poirot was perfection. Unfortunately something was different for the last three stories, and Poirot's accent all but disappeared. I don't know why this happened, but it made listening to those stories a little off-putting. I much prefer the strong Belgian accent to the barely French one.

Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie is a 2001 Harper publication- originally published in 1925 A clever and lively group of eleven short stories by Agatha Christie, featuring Hercule Poirot! Short stories are a hard sell for me, normally, but this book was a perfect fit for me right now. The stories in this collection are very short and I could read one or two a night a feel a sense of accomplishment. Not only that, the mysteries were so entertaining and fun I felt my mood lightening with each session with Agatha’s brilliant detective! 4 stars!

A fantastic bunch of short stories featuring Poirot.I've linked longer reviews for each of the stories if you're interested. The Adventure of the Western StarA movie star and a Lady both get letters threatening to steal their supposed star-crossed jewels. And they both go to Poirot for help.Poirot investigates. The Tragedy at Marsdon ManorA man with financial troubles dies and leaves his much younger wife with a fat insurance policy.Was it really natural causes?Poirot investigates. The Adventure of the Cheap FlatA young couple finds an amazing flat at a deal that looks too good to be true.Is it?Poirot investigates.The Mystery of Hunter's LodgeA wealthy uncle dies, a housekeeper disappears, and the nephew and his wife ask Poirot for answers.Poirot investigates.The Million Dollar Bond RobberyWhen a young English bank employee is entrusted with carrying a million dollars in bonds across the ocean to extend credit to an American bank, only to have the whole shebang disappear into thin air. His fiancee thinks he needs help.So, Poirot investigates. The Adventure of the Egyptian TombSeveral men die after opening a supposedly cursed tomb. A frantic mother calls the Belgian detective in the hopes of saving her son from the same fate.Poirot investigates. The Jewel Robbery at the Grand MetropolitanA very highly insured jewel disappears in a locked room scenario that points to the lady's maid as the only possible suspect.Poirot investigates. The Kidnapped Prime MinisterThe Prime Minister, his secret service chauffeur, and his close friend all disappear. High-level political talks hinge on the PM being able to speak, and now he's gone.Poirot investigates.The Disappearance of Mr. DavenheimA very important banker walks toward town and disappears. Japp bets Poirot that he can't just sit in his armchair and solve the case.Poirot investigates.

Poirot's earliest casesOriginally published in 1924, this is the first collection of short stories featuring the pairing of the rotund, little Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, and his friend and companion, Captain Arthur Hastings.It is quite clear that Dame Agatha Christie owes a great deal to her predecessor, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and his creation of the pairing of Holmes and Watson. Indeed, the comparisons are so clear and so plentiful that it would undoubtedly make a very interesting English literature essay to prepare an exhaustive list of the similarities and differences between these stories and the ones that Doyle published a quarter century earlier.This is not to suggest that these stories are derivative by any means. Poirot is his own man and, in the hands of Dame Agatha Christie, became a fascinating character, well loved by all fans of the mystery genre.Whether you prefer Holmes or Poirot, Conan Doyle or Christie, I think it's safe to say that all readers will reach at least one unanimous conclusion. In the short story genre, the mystery and plot of necessity is less complex. The real joy in these stories rests in the detectives' methods and the near magical solution of a perplexing mystery; the development of the characters; the interplay between Holmes and Watson or Poirot and Hastings; and the playful way in which Holmes or Poirot irreverently tweak their partners' noses with their ability to see without observing.Here's my personal take on the winner in the early 20th century mystery stakes. In the short story department, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle beats out Dame Agatha Christie by a nose. But, in the full length novel arena, Poirot beats out Holmes by several lengths.Regardless of whether you agree with that general thought, Poirot Investigates is great fun. Highly recommended.Paul Weiss

Agatha Christie was an extraordinary mystery writer, and several of her earlier works are now free on Project Gutenberg, where I was poking around a few days ago to see what new books from 1926 are now in the public domain and available for downloading there. I got sucked into this collection of eleven early short stories featuring Christie's favorite detective, Hercule Poirot. The stories are a bit of a mixed bag but it was still fun reading, and Agatha Christie still fools me pretty much every time.This collection includes:1. "The Adventure of 'The Western Star'" - written warnings are sent to two women, an American movie star visiting London and a British lady, ordering them to turn over their identical, valuable diamonds (the Star of the East and the Western Star) ... or else. Solid thumbs up for the mystery element. Minus points for the casual use of racial insults to describe Chinese people (keep in mind this was written in the early 1920s, so this kind of thing comes with the territory).2. "The Tragedy of Marsdon Manor" - a middle-aged man dies in a strange way, leaving a beautiful young wife behind. Was it suicide? 3. "The Adventure of the Cheap Flat" - a very nice apartment is rented for a suspiciously low price. Poirot too is suspicious. Nefarious dealings ensue.4. "The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge" - Mr. Havering, a baronet's younger son, consults Poirot and his friend Hastings about the murder of his wealthy uncle at their hunting box in the country. Poirot is ill, so the intrepid Hastings goes to the lodge with Havering, sure he can solve the mystery as well as Poirot could. Hastings is, of course, wrong. 5. "The Million Dollar Bond Robbery" - an enjoyable story featuring a cross-Atlantic voyage and a million dollars in Liberty bonds stolen from a locked chest on board. The chest was in the custody of a nice young banker, who’s now in hot water. His distraught fiancee begs Poirot to figure it out. I came thisclose to figuring it out, and a little more pondering probably would have done it. Still, a good story.6. "The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb" - this story plays with the popular idea of a deadly curse against those who open ancient Egyptian tombs. Several people die. A solid mystery.7. "The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan" - How did wealthy Mrs Opalson's opals pearls get taken from jewel case in her hotel room while her maid and the hotel chambermaid were right there, except for about 15 seconds a couple of times when the maid stepped into a connecting room? I like these stolen jewels mysteries, and this is a tricky one. 8. "The Kidnapped Prime Minister" - The British Prime Minister needs to attend a secret peace conference in France, but someone first tries to shoot him and then kidnaps him on the way. Another interesting one that I had half-figured out ...9. "The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim" - A banker mysteriously disappears from his country home one afternoon, and soon after it is found that the safe in his home has been forced open and emptied. More stolen jewels! plus money and bonds. Christie is at her trickiest here. I thought I had the answer but I was barking up the wrong tree.10. "The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman" - an Italian count staying in England is murdered, his head crushed by a small marble statue. How then did he telephone his doctor for help? And what is one to make of the remains of the dinner found in the count's apartment? Only Poirot knows. 11. "The Case of the Missing Will" - I really enjoyed this one! No murder, stolen jewels, or other dastardly crimes for a change, just a sneaky, rich dead uncle who wants to make his niece prove herself in order to inherit his wealth. Not being stupid, she turns the case over to Poirot.3.5 stars overall. Not bad at all for a freebie if you like little mystery bites, though I think I like Christie's full-length novels better.

Leer un libro de cuentos de los detectives de Agatha Christie me ayuda mucho a conocer cómo actúa ese detective frente a diferentes casos. Aquí se nos muestra mucho más la personalidad de Poirot, es un tipo que me cayó muy bien. No creo que el fin de estos cuentos sea sorprender con quien es el culpable, sino con mostrar lo inteligente que es Agatha para crear casos y hacer que Poirot los resuelva de una manera brillante. Me gustó mucho, y creo que el cuento "la desaparición de mister Davenheim" era material para una novela porque ese final sí me sorprendió, fue mi favorito.

I really enjoyed these. Poirot is a hilarious character as always, and the mysteries are good fun.

Poirot Investigates is a collection of short stories featuring the Belgian detective and his powerful, little grey cells. First printed in the UK in 1925, the book included 11 stories. The US edition added three additional stories. I read a US edition from 1970.These first few Poirot short stories were written in 1922 while Christie was on an around the world tour to publicize the British Empire Exposition. The stories in Poirot Investigates plus 11 more were published in a collection, The Early Cases of Hercule Poirot, published in 1974. The 25 stories were first published in The Sketch magazine in the UK in 1923 and in The Blue Book magazine in the US in 1924/25.I love these short, entertaining Poirot cases. Because the tales are all so short, they don't feature the twists, complex reveal moments, and character development found in Christie novels....but they still showcase Poirot's amazing wit and Christie's stellar writing. Much like writers today who pen short stories or novellas to bring attention to their books and characters, Christie published these stories to bring attention to her detective fiction. It worked! Poirot books became quite popular. When she published The Man in the Brown Suit in 1924, some readers and reviewers complained because Poirot wasn't in the book!The stories included in this collection (US edition) are:The Adventure of the Western StarThe Tragedy at Marston ManorThe Adventure of the Cheap FlatThe Mystery of Hunter's LodgeThe Million Dollar Bond RobberyThe Adventure of the Egyptian TombThe Jewel Robbery at the Grand MetropolitanThe Kidnapped Prime MinisterThe Disappearance of Mr. DavenheimThe Adventure of the Italian NoblemanThe Case of the Missing WillThe Veiled Lady (US Editions)The Lost Mine (US Editions)The Chocolate Box (US Editions)My favorite is The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb. The story is about a supposed curse on those who opened a tomb. Poirot investigates to see if the curse is real, or imagined. Since King Tutankhamen's tomb was discovered in 1922 about the time Christie was writing this story, I think she was thinking about the sensational journalism at the time reporting a curse causing deaths of those who had opened and entered the tomb. It made for a great Poirot story!The long running (and wonderfully awesome) television series Agatha Christie's Poirot adapted each of these stories into episodes. The characters and plots are changed somewhat to lengthen them to fill an hour episode, but most stay very true to the original story.All in all, a very entertaining short story collection! One must keep in mind the fact that these stories were short on purpose because they were originally printed in magazines. A bit of very smart marketing to get readers hooked on her writing and characters so more novels would sell! :)

One of the earliest Christie books published in 1924, this anthology of mystery stories all feature the incredible master of detection Hercule Poirot. Although most of these stories are high-level mysteries, IMHO, they are not all perfect. Yet, I would unequivocally state that the entire collection is a classic because it matches my three criteria: longevity (published almost one hundred years ago); paradigm shifting (Poirot is a capricious, yet fastidious standard that almost every detective is measured by); and exceptionalism (every story in this anthology is great to exceptional). Poirot continues to be portrayed in movies, books, and TV shows despite his creator being dead since 1976. I had this anthology read to me via audible and I was engaged throughout. This is my thirteenth book of the year, and it is also my 7th of 50 books on my TBR list that has been there for over 5 years. I speak a lot about Ms. Paladino who was the librarian at the Forest Hills public library. She got me interested in Agatha Christie when I was in Junior High, and I continue to read and re-read the books with immense joy and satisfaction almost every single time. Thanks, Ms. Paladino.