The Adventure of "The Western Star"

by Agatha Christie

Part of Hercule Poirot, book 0.24

First published 2012

Movie star Mary Marvell arrives at Hercule Poirot's office clutching anonymous threatening letters. Someone demands she return the Western Star diamond to its rightful owner. Marvell insists she owns the famous gem legally. Poirot must determine who sent these menacing messages and whether they have legitimate claim to the precious stone. The mystery deepens when another client appears the same day. This person owns the Eastern Star, companion diamond to Marvell's Western Star. Two rare diamonds, two worried owners, one day. Poirot suspects the timing is no accident. He investigates the diamonds' history and the people who covet them. The detective uncovers secrets about ownership, authenticity, and identity. Marvell faces losing both her treasured diamond and her sense of security. The case challenges Poirot to separate genuine claims from elaborate deception.

Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, thriller, detective, agatha-christie

Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful

Tropes: deception, investigation

1 pages · Audiobook · HarperAudio

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