Hickory Dickory Death
Hickory Dickory Death by Agatha Christie, published by Pocket Books in September 1985, is a mystery novel that features the renowned detective Hercule Poirot. In this edition, which spans 222 pages, Poirot is drawn into an unusual case involving an outbreak of kleptomania at a student hostel. The seemingly trivial thefts, including a stethoscope and a diamond ring found in a bowl of soup, pique Poirot’s interest, leading him to question why the residents are so fearful despite the petty nature of the crimes.
Readers will find that the narrative unfolds as Poirot investigates the bizarre list of stolen items, which presents a unique challenge for the detective. The story delves into the dynamics of the hostel and the underlying tensions among its inhabitants, inviting readers to explore themes of mystery and human behavior. This edition, written in English, offers a classic Agatha Christie experience, showcasing her signature style of weaving intricate plots that keep readers engaged.
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An outbreak of kleptomania at a student hostel was not normally the sort of crime that aroused Hercule Poirot’s interest. But when he saw the list of stolen and vandalized items – including a stethoscope, some old flannel trousers, a box of chocolates, a slashed rucksack and a diamond ring found in a bowl of soup – he congratulated the warden, Mrs Hubbard, on a ‘unique and beautiful problem’. The list made absolutely no sense at all. But, reasoned Poirot, if this was merely a petty thief at work, why was everyone at the hostel so frightened?
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