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The Adventure of the ‘Western Star'
The Adventure of the ‘Western Star': A Hercule Poirot Short Story | Agatha Christie
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Movie star Mary Marvell consults with Hercule Poirot after receiving threatening letters that warn her to return her diamond, the famous "Western Star," to its rightful owner. But who does own the diamond, and is it even the genuine article?
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Wow! So much packed into this very short story! It‘s been years since I read any of the books, and I‘m more familiar with the kinder, friendlier relationship of Poirot and Hastings in the TV adaptions. So different here! Really excellent quick read. Not to be missed if you read Poirot books! The derogatory/racist language was jarring; it shows how far we‘ve come from the 1920‘s. ⬇ï¸

Bluebird The ‘All About Agatha‘ Podcast shines for this one. Great discussion about the mystery, the characters, the changes between the story and the TV adaptation and, of course, the language issue. (edited) 2y
Librarybelle I‘ve not read this one…I‘ll have to keep it in mind! 2y
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Bluebird @Librarybelle I don‘t think I‘d read any of her short stories before. This was her first; written after the Mysterious Affair at Styles. Apparently she wrote it to appease fans while they waited for her next book. 2y
Librarybelle How interesting! 2y
Cinfhen I LOVE the typeset!!! Fabulous choice 2y
squirrelbrain Love this cover! â¤ï¸ 2y
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