Part of Hercule Poirot, book 0.18
First published 2023
Hercule Poirot faces a locked room mystery when medieval treasures vanish from a dealer's safe. The stolen collection includes a priceless necklace once owned by Catherine de' Medici. The theft happens during an elegant dinner party, making every guest a potential culprit. Poirot must sift through alibis and motives as he questions the attendees. Each person had opportunity, but who possessed both the skill and the nerve to crack the safe while others dined nearby? The Belgian detective applies his famous methods to narrow down the suspects. He searches for the telling detail that will expose the guilty party. The case tests Poirot's ability to see past social facades and polite conversation to uncover criminal intent lurking beneath the surface.
Genres: 20th-century, mystery, crime, detective, mystery-thriller
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, locked-room-mystery
Period: 20th-Century
29 pages · Paperback · Independently published