# Poirot Investigates — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie.

- [The Adventure of the Western Star](https://www.betterreads.dev/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.dev/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.dev/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.dev/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.dev/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

> 6 more chapter companions — [open a free preview](https://www.betterreads.dev/reader?bookId=poirot_investigates_se_620kb&preview=1) to unlock the rest.

- [The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poirot_investigates_se/chapters/the-adventure-of-the-egyptian-tomb.md)
- [The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poirot_investigates_se/chapters/the-jewel-robbery-at-the-grand-metropolitan.md)
- [The Kidnapped Prime Minister](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poirot_investigates_se/chapters/the-kidnapped-prime-minister.md)
- [The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poirot_investigates_se/chapters/the-disappearance-of-mr-davenheim.md)
- [The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poirot_investigates_se/chapters/the-adventure-of-the-italian-nobleman.md)
- [The Case of the Missing Will](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poirot_investigates_se/chapters/the-case-of-the-missing-will.md)

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