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"The Hunter's Lodge Case" by Agatha Christie
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SYNOPSIS
"The Hunter's Lodge Case" is a mystery by Agatha Christie, widely regarded as one of the 20th century's greatest mystery authors. This short story stars the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, also the protagonist of the full length novel "The Mysterious Affair At Styles".
In this case, Poirot investigates the murder of a local aristocrat at his hunting lodge. As the case unfolds, Poirot and his partner Hastings discover that more than one person may have had something to gain from the murder of Harrington Pace...
THE FIRST PAGE
“After all,” murmured Poirot, “it is possible that I shall not die this time.”
Coming from a convalescent influenza patient, I hailed the remark as showing a beneficial optimism. I myself had been the first sufferer from the disease. Poirot in his turn had gone down. He was now sitting up in bed, propped up with pillows.
“Yes, yes,” my little friend continued. “Once more shall I be myself again, the great Hercule Poirot, the terror of evildoers! Figure to yourself, mon ami, that I have a little paragraph to myself in Society Gossip. But yes! Here it is!
“‘Go it, criminals-all out! Hercule Poirot,-and believe me, girls, he’s some Hercules!-our own pet society detective can’t get a grip on you. ’Cause why? ’Cause he’s got la grippe himself!’”
I laughed.
“Good for you, Poirot. You are becoming quite a public character. And fortunately you haven’t missed anything of particular interest during this time.”
“That is true. The few cases I have had to decline did not fill me with any regret.”
Our landlady stuck her head in at the door.
“There’s a gentleman downstairs. Says he must see Monsieur Poirot or you, Captain. Seeing as he was in a great to-do,-and with all that quite the gentleman,-I brought up ’is card.”
She handed me the bit of pasteboard. “‘Hon. Roger Havering,’” I read.
Poirot motioned with his head toward the bookcase, and I obediently pulled forth the “Who’s Who.” Poirot took it from me and scanned the pages rapidly.
“Second son of fifth Baron Windsor. Married 1913 Zoe, fourth daughter of William Crabb.”
“Hmm,” I said. “I rather fancy that’s the girl who used to act at the Frivolity. Only she called herself Zoe Carrisbrook. I remember she married some young man about town just before the war.”
“Would it interest you, Hastings, to go down and hear what our visitor’s particular trouble is? Make him all my excuses.”
Roger Havering was a man of about forty, well set up and of smart appearance.
His face, however, was haggard, and he was evidently laboring under great agitation.
“Captain Hastings? You are Monsieur Poirot’s partner, I understand. It is imperative that he should come with me to Derbyshire today.”
“I’m afraid that’s impossible,” I replied. “Poirot is ill in bed-influenza.”
His face fell.
“Dear me, that is a great blow to me.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Agatha Christie (1890-1976) is widely regarded as the "Queen of Mystery" and one of the most celebrated authors in the history of crime fiction. Christie's upbringing included a love of reading and a keen interest in the human psyche, both of which would later prove instrumental in her literary career.
Christie's breakthrough came with her first novel, "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," published in 1920, which introduced the iconic detective Hercule Poirot. Her works often featured Poirot and another beloved sleuth, Miss Marple, solving intricate mysteries in various settings, from country estates to exotic locations. Her meticulous plotting and ability to create ingenious puzzles kept readers enthralled for decades.
Throughout her career, Agatha Christie wrote over 60 detective novels, numerous short stories, and plays, becoming one of the best-selling authors in history, with billions of copies of her books sold worldwide. Her writing transcended cultural boundaries and continues to captivate readers and inspire adaptations in various forms of media, from film and television to stage productions.
CHAPTERS
Start - 0:00
Thank You - 0:14
Feature Presentation - 0:26
Part 1 - 0:35
Part 2 - 9:42
Part 3 - 15:03
Editors' Suggestion - 19:54
Part 4 - 20:05
Outro - 26:07

[@umbertoerrechitto6564]

Fantastic. I must have more. Far better than modern mysteries.

[@futureprogress]

Be sure to pause at 19:54 and see if you can solve the case first!

[@flapjackfae]

"Herculee"?!

[@angeladennis2879]

Herculie? What next?

[@johnatkins6029]

Spoilt by overwhelming music at the end.

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