Agatha Christies Hercule Poirot [Paperback]

Anne Hart (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 3, 1997

The definitive companion to the POIROT novels, films and TV appearances. 'My name is Hercule Poirot and I am probably the greatest detective in the world.' The dapper, moustache-twirling little Belgian with the egg-shaped head, curious mannerisms and inordinate respect for his own 'little grey cells' has solved some of the most puzzling crimes of the century. Yet despite being familiar to millions, Poirot himself has remained an enigma -- until now. From his first appearance in 1920 to his last in 1975, from country-house drawing-rooms to opium dens in Limehouse, from Mayfair to the Mediterranean, Anne Hart stalks the legendary sleuth, unveiling the mysteries that surround him. Sifting through 33 novels and 56 short stories, she examines his origins, tastes, relationships and peculiarities, revealing a character as fascinating as the books themselves.

Editorial Reviews

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'Thorough and perceptive ! a genuinely studious (but thoroughly readable) work.' Daily Mail 'Constantly lively, often amusing.' Independent

About the Author

Anne Hart is a foremost expert on Agatha Christie and wrote her acclaimed biographies of Poirot and Marple with the full endorsement of Agatha Christie Limited. They have become regarded as the definitive works on their subjects.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins (November 3, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0006499570
• ISBN-13: 978-0006499572
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,466,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She KNEW Poirot!, August 28, 2006

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Jean E. Land "GrammaLand" (Grants Pass, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Agatha Christies Hercule Poirot (Paperback)

Reading Agatha Christie's stories about Hercules Poirot, you wonder about his life & background -- what made him the way he was. Perhaps, like me, you also wondered about Hastings. All is revealed in this well written, informative book. (Many quotes from the various Poirot stories -- makes you want to delve back into them again.)