The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
Description
When a young foreign prince arrives in London for a visit, he brings with him a priceless ruby—only for it to vanish soon after, leaving him shaken and the authorities stumped. Called in to handle the matter discreetly, Hercule Poirot must navigate courtly intrigue, cultural misunderstandings, and carefully concealed motives as a seemingly simple theft reveals deeper tensions. Alongside the prince’s case, a government official and other unexpected visitors draw Poirot into a web of secrets where appearances are unreliable and every detail matters. With Christie’s signature clarity and sly misdirection, this story delivers a classic puzzle of crime, character, and deduction—perfect for readers who love mysteries that reward close attention.
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paperback
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Jan 1, 2004
111 pages
ISBN: 9780060798086
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First Published
1960
Language
eng
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