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Hercule Poirot faces a formidable challenge against a secretive and dangerous criminal organization known as The Big Four. Composed of four individuals with distinct backgrounds and sinister skills, this group aims to establish global dominance. With the help of his loyal friend... Read Full Overview

Hercule Poirot finds himself embroiled in a world of international intrigue and espionage as he investigates a series of mysteries involving the shadowy organization known as the Big Four. These powerful international villains with worldwide reach are engaged in a variety... Read Full Overview

In this official edition featuring exclusive content from the Queen of Mystery, Hercule Poirot gets caught up in an international scheme. "It is always a delight to meet Hercule Poirot again. He is one of the few detectives with real charm." --Dorothy L. Sayers Framed in the... Read Full Overview

Agatha Christie's The Big Four enjoyed commercial success at the time of its publication in 1927, despite lukewarm critical reviews. Deviating from her earlier writing style, Christie presents several smaller mysteries within a larger one. Renowned private detective Hercule... Read Full Overview

In this official edition featuring exclusive content from the Queen of Mystery, Hercule Poirot gets caught up in an international scheme. Now with a beautiful new series look.

Framed in the doorway of Hercule Poirot's bedroom stands an uninvited guest,... Read Full Overview

Beloved detective Hercule Poirot takes on an international gang of super-criminals and introduces the world to his identical twin, Achille Poirot. From Agatha Christie, who "created the modern murder mystery" (The New Yorker).

In this official authorized edition from the Queen of Mystery, famed private eye Hercule Poirot tackles international intrigue and espionage.

Framed in the doorway of Hercule Poirot's bedroom stands an uninvited guest, coated from head to foot in dust... Read Full Overview

In the official authorized edition from the Queen of Mystery, famed private eye Hercule Poirot tackles international intrigue and espionage.

Framed in the doorway of Hercule Poirot's bedroom stands an uninvited guest, coated from head to foot in dust... Read Full Overview

Framed in the doorway of Poirot's bedroom stood an uninvited guest, coated from head to foot in dust. The man's gaunt face stared for a moment, then he swayed and fell. Who was he? Was he suffering from shock or just exhaustion? Above all, what was the significance of the figure... Read Full Overview

In 1926 Christie was already deeply affected by the death of her mother earlier in the year and the breakdown of her marriage to Archibald Christie. Her brother-in-law, Campbell Christie, suggested that, rather than undergo the strain of composing a completely new novel, Christie... Read Full Overview

An unexpected visitor comes into Hercule Poirot's bedroom and collapses on the floor. The only clue as to what he wants is his repeating Poirot's name and address and writing the number 4, many times. When Poirot's friend Hastings jokingly calls it "The Mystery... Read Full Overview

First published in 1927, "The Big Four" is the fifth mystery by Agatha Christie to feature her most famous character, the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot. Widely regarded as one of Christie's most ambitious and complicated mysteries, the story takes place over a year as... Read Full Overview