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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 Mystery of Hunter's Lodge

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Moderator1 17 Nov 09 at 9:38 a.m. GMT

Being ill with the flu isn't going to prevent Hercule Poirot solving a case. This time he lets Hastings lead the investigation but can Hastings discover why a stranger who visited the now deceased Mr Pace left through a window?

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