The New Hercule Poirot Mysteries by Sophie Hannah are a series of novels that continue the legacy of the iconic detective Hercule Poirot, originally created by Agatha Christie. The series currently consists of four books: The Monogram Murders, Closed Casket, The Mystery of Three Quarters, and The Killings at Kingfisher Hill. Treat yourself to the first three in this wonderful book set!
The series follows the classic murder-mystery formula, with Poirot using his legendary detective skills to solve complex crimes. In each book, Poirot is presented with a seemingly impossible case, filled with twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end.
Titles in the Set:
- The Mystery of Three Quarters
- Closed Casket
- The Monogram Murders
One of the strengths of the series is Sophie Hannah's ability to capture the essence of Agatha Christie's writing style. Her attention to detail, clever plotting, and ability to create a cast of intriguing characters are reminiscent of Christie's own work. At the same time, Hannah brings her own unique voice to the series, creating a fresh and exciting take on the classic detective.
Another strength of the series is the character of Hercule Poirot himself. Hannah does an excellent job of staying true to the character that Christie created while also allowing him to evolve and grow in new and unexpected ways. Poirot remains the same quirky, fastidious detective that readers know and love, but Hannah adds layers to his character that makes him feel more human and relatable.
The New Hercule Poirot Mysteries are a fantastic addition to the classic detective genre. Sophie Hannah has done an excellent job of staying true to the original source material while also adding her own unique voice and perspective. If you're a fan of murder mysteries or just looking for a great read, be sure to check out this series.
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The Mystery of Three Quarters
The world’s most beloved detective, Hercule Poirot – the legendary star of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express and most recently The Monogram Murders and Closed Casket―returns in a stylish, diabolically clever mystery set in 1930’s London. Returning home after lunch one day, Hercule Poirot finds an angry woman waiting outside his front door. She demands to know why Poirot has sent her a letter accusing her of the murder of Barnabas Pandy, a man she has neither heard of nor ever met.
Closed Casket
Hercule Poirot returns in another brilliant murder mystery that can only be solved by the eponymous Belgian detective and his ‘little grey cells’. ‘What I intend to say to you will come as a shock . . .’Lady Athelinda Playford has planned a house party at her mansion in Clonakilty, County Cork, but it is no ordinary gathering. As guests arrive, Lady Playford summons her lawyer to make an urgent change to her will – one she intends to announce at dinner that night.
The Monogram Murders
The new Hercule Poirot novel – another brilliant murder mystery that can only be solved by the eponymous Belgian detective and his ‘little grey cells’. Since the publication of her first book in 1920, Agatha Christie wrote 33 novels, two plays and more than 50 short stories featuring Hercule Poirot. Now, for the first time ever, the guardians of her legacy have approved a brand new novel featuring Dame Agatha's most beloved creation.