
THE BIG FOUR
1\. THE UNEXPECTED GUEST
2\. THE MAN FROM THE ASYLUM
3\. WE HEAR MORE ABOUT LI CHANG YEN
4\. THE IMPORTANCE OF A LEG OF MUTTON
5\. DISAPPEARANCE OF A SCIENTIST
6\. THE WOMAN ON THE STAIRS
7\. THE RADIUM THIEVES
8\. IN THE HOUSE OF THE ENEMY
9\. THE YELLOW JASMINE MYSTERY
A seasoned veteran of the Great War, now weary from years abroad, steps off a ferry at Dover with a singular purpose: to surprise an old friend whose reputation for brilliance precedes him. The journey brings him back to the familiar streets of London, where he bursts through the door of his longtime confidant, a meticulous detective whose tiny gray cells have solved countless mysteries. Their reunion, filled with laughter, frantic gestures and a rush of recollections, sets the tone for a series of investigations that will test both men’s wits in equal measure.
Across the ensuing chapters, the duo encounters a kaleidoscope of puzzling cases—from an unexpected guest on a ship to a baffling theft of a priceless artifact—each demanding Poirot’s characteristic methodical reasoning and Hastings’s loyal support. With every twist, the partnership deepens, offering listeners a blend of sharp deduction, subtle humor, and the quiet satisfaction of order restored.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (306K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Dell Publishing Co., Inc., 1927, copyright 1955, pubdate 1972.
Credits
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2023-02-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1890–1976
Best known for ingenious mysteries and unforgettable detectives, this English writer created Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple and helped define the classic whodunit. Her stories still feel brisk, clever, and wonderfully readable.
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