Celebrating 100 Years of Detectives Stories This is the very first collection of amazing short stories featuring Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings. First, there was the film star and the diamond mystery... then came the 'suicide' that was a murder... What links these fascinating cases? A little Belgian with an egg-shaped head that twirls his moustache. Since 1920, Hercule Poirot has appeared in 33 novels as well as these 11 short stories, becoming the most celebrated detective since Sherlock Holmes. His investigation of some of the most puzzling crimes of the last century has made him a legend.
Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie was a renowned British author known for her detective novels and short stories. She is best known for creating iconic characters such as Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Christie's works are characterized by clever plot twists, intricate puzzles, and surprising endings. Her most famous work, "Murder on the Orient Express," has become a classic of the mystery genre. Christie's contributions to literature include popularizing the "whodunit" genre and establishing herself as the best-selling novelist of all time. Her influence on the mystery genre continues to be felt to this day.