Poirot Investigates

The stories in the collection include The Adventure of the Western Star in which Poirot is asked to investigate the theft of a valuable diamond; The Adventure of the Cheap Flat in which Poirot uncovers a clever plot to commit a murder; and The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb in which Poirot solves the mystery of a series of strange deaths that occur in the vicinity of an ancient tomb. The collection is notable for its clever and intricate plots as well as for Poirots distinctive personality and investigative methods. The stories are often characterized by their unexpected twists and turns as well as their use of misdirection and misinterpretation.