Part of Hercule Poirot, book 0.002
First published 2014
Hercule Poirot arrives at an English country estate to celebrate Christmas with a family gathering. The famous Belgian detective settles in beside Aunt Emily near the crackling fireplace, watching the younger family members create a cheerful commotion around them. The cozy holiday atmosphere takes an ominous turn when someone slips Poirot a mysterious warning: he must not eat the plum pudding. The detective's curiosity ignites as he wonders who sent this cautionary message and why. What danger lurks within the traditional Christmas dessert? Poirot must uncover the truth behind the warning before the holiday feast becomes something far more sinister. Christie weaves a tale of family secrets and hidden motives that threatens to turn Christmas dinner into a deadly affair.
Genres: christmas, 20th-century, adventure, detective, agatha-christie, cozy-mystery
Vibes: cozy, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, family-secrets, holiday
Setting: English Country Estate
Period: Christmas
27 pages · Kindle Edition · HarperCollins