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Short Stories

Agatha Christie wrote nearly 160 short stories. This includes the recently discovered and published The Capture of Cerberus and The Incident of the Dog's Ball.   She used many of the plots in later novels and plays. Here you can discuss each one.

We're pretty sure they're all here but if you notice any ommissions just let us know!

Warning: These discussions may contain spoilers!

The Adventure of the 'Western Star'

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Moderator1 17 Nov 09 at 8:55 a.m. GMT

Diamonds, adultery, nobility and an elusive Chinaman are a mixture that Poirot is happy to take on.  But was he fair to make a fool of Hastings along the way?

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Quin90 15 Jul 11 at 8:34 a.m. GMT

Yes!I'd like to think that Poirot was fair but then again not really.Hastings hinders his detective abilities by putting too much trust in people and getting distracted by young auburn haired girls but then again he's character would be a tad bit boring if this wasn't the case.But I do have to say his instances of being really slow to what's happening does nag abit.

On top of it all, this was a lovely short story from the Queen of crime herself!!?

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