# Poirot Investigates — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie.

- [The Adventure of the Western Star](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poirot_investigates_se/chapters/the-adventure-of-the-western-star.md): Poirot and Hastings observe a young woman being followed, whom Poirot identifies as film star Mary Marvell. She visits to seek advice about threatening letters concerning her diamond, the Western Star, which she believes
- [The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poirot_investigates_se/chapters/the-tragedy-at-marsdon-manor.md): Poirot and Hastings investigate the death of Mr. Maltravers, initially thought to be suicide. Through a staged séance and word association tests, Poirot reveals that Mrs. Maltravers murdered her husband by tricking him i
- [The Adventure of the Cheap Flat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poirot_investigates_se/chapters/the-adventure-of-the-cheap-flat.md): Poirot and Hastings investigate a suspiciously cheap flat in Montagu Mansions, rented by a couple named Robinson. Poirot's inquiries reveal the Robinsons have been there for six months, contradicting a story Hastings hea
- [The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poirot_investigates_se/chapters/the-mystery-of-hunter-s-lodge.md): Poirot, recovering from influenza, sends Hastings to investigate the murder of Mr. Harrington Pace at Hunter's Lodge. Hastings interviews the Haverings and Inspector Japp, but the case seems baffling. Poirot later reveal
- [The Million Dollar Bond Robbery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poirot_investigates_se/chapters/the-million-dollar-bond-robbery.md): Poirot and Hastings discuss a recent million-dollar bond theft on the Olympia. Miss Esmée Farquhar visits to seek Poirot's help, revealing that her fiancé Philip Ridgeway was in charge of the stolen bonds. Poirot investi
- [The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poirot_investigates_se/chapters/the-adventure-of-the-egyptian-tomb.md): Poirot and Hastings investigate a series of deaths following the opening of the Tomb of King Men-her-Ra. Sir John Willard and Mr. Bleibner die under mysterious circumstances, and a nephew commits suicide. Lady Willard fe
- [The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poirot_investigates_se/chapters/the-jewel-robbery-at-the-grand-metropolitan.md): Poirot and Hastings travel to Brighton for a weekend at the Grand Metropolitan hotel. They meet the Opalsens, and Mrs. Opalsen shows off her valuable pearl necklace. When the necklace is stolen, Poirot deduces that the c
- [The Kidnapped Prime Minister](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poirot_investigates_se/chapters/the-kidnapped-prime-minister.md): Poirot and Hastings are visited by Lord Estair and Mr. Bernard Dodge, who reveal that the Prime Minister, Mr. David MacAdam, has been kidnapped on his way to a crucial Allied Conference in Versailles. Poirot travels to F
- [The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poirot_investigates_se/chapters/the-disappearance-of-mr-davenheim.md): Poirot bets Inspector Japp that he can solve the mysterious disappearance of financier Mr. Davenheim without leaving his chair. Davenheim vanished after leaving his home to post letters, and a safe was later found burgle
- [The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poirot_investigates_se/chapters/the-adventure-of-the-italian-nobleman.md): Poirot and Hastings accompany Dr. Hawker to the flat of Count Foscatini after a desperate phone call for help. They find the Count dead from a blow to the head, with two Italian dinner guests having fled. The valet Grave
- [The Case of the Missing Will](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poirot_investigates_se/chapters/the-case-of-the-missing-will.md): Miss Violet Marsh seeks Poirot's help to find her uncle Andrew Marsh's will, which he hid after a dispute over her education. Poirot deduces that the will is written in invisible ink on an envelope attached to a desk key

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