Detectives and sidekicks

There can be little doubt that Agatha Christie created some of the most iconic sleuths ever to grace the pages of murder mystery novels. Many writers have followed in her wake, and some have done a good job, but isn't it good to know you are at the home of the original and best? Below you can read more about these wonderful, individual and highly talented truth-seekers, and of course their trusty sidekicks.

Poirot

“Why not make my detective a Belgian?...I could see him as a tidy little man, always arranging things, liking things in pairs, liking things square ...

Miss Marple

“There was no unkindness in Miss Marple, she just did not trust people. Though she expected the worst, she often accepted people kindly in spite ...

Tommy and Tuppence

Young Tuppence Cowley bumps into old friend Tommy Beresford at Dover Street tube station. It’s just after WW1 and jobs are very thin on the ...

Ariadne Oliver

“Let me introduce you – do you know Mrs Oliver?” Mr Shaitana – Cards on the Table Of course Poirot knows Mrs Ariadne Oliver: “[she ...

Harley Quin

Harley Quin is a mystery. He appears and disappears unexpectedly and by strange tricks of light and reflections; making his clothes seem brightly multicoloured like ...

Parker Pyne

Parker Pyne made his debut in 1934 in the collection of short stories entitled Parker Pyne Investigates. Parker Pyne states quite clearly that he is ...

Hastings

“It is indeed mon ami Hastings!” Hercule Poirot – The Mysterious Affair at Styles Captain Arthur Hastings first appeared with Poirot in The Mysterious Affair ...

Chief Inspector Japp

“Me and Moosier have met before – and there’s no man’s judgement I’d sooner take than his.” The Mysterious Affair at Styles Detective Chief Inspector ...

Poirot

“Why not make my detective a Belgian?...I could see him as a tidy little man, always arranging things, liking things in pairs, liking things square ...

Poirot Investigates

Assume the role of Hercule Poirot and try to identify the murderer before time runs out! A party game for 6-10 players.

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Detectives and sidekicks

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