Captain Hastings

Hercule Poirot

Captain Hastings is Poirot's loyal friend and companion, assisting him in the investigation and providing a narrative perspective.

Hercule Poirot

Captain Hastings is Poirot's loyal friend and companion, assisting him in the investigation and providing a narrative perspective.

Hercule Poirot

Captain Hastings is Poirot's loyal friend and companion, assisting him in the investigation and providing a narrative perspective.

The Murder on the Links

Narrator of the chapter; meets a girl on the train and accompanies Poirot to the crime scene.

I: A Fellow Traveller

Narrator of the chapter; traveling from Paris to London, shares rooms with Poirot, and engages in conversation with a young actress on the train.

II: An Appeal for Help

Hastings accompanies Poirot, engaging in debates about detective work and feeling optimistic about the trip.

At the Villa Geneviève

Accompanies Poirot and expresses impatience at Poirot's unspoken concerns.

IV: The Letter Signed "Bella"

Accompanies Poirot and observes the investigation, noting Poirot's peculiarities and the discovery of the cheque fragment.

V: Mrs. Renauld’s Story

Accompanies Poirot and the magistrate, noting Poirot's zigzag ascent and his reaction to Mrs. Renauld's fainting.

VI: The Scene of the Crime

Accompanies Poirot and M. Bex to the crime scene; is initially impressed by Giraud's efficiency but vexed by Poirot's apparent lack of progress.

VII: The Mysterious Madame Daubreuil

Defends Giraud's thoroughness, is captivated by Marthe Daubreuil's beauty, and recalls their past case.

VIII: An Unexpected Meeting

Narrates the chapter; explores the grounds and meets Cinderella, whom he reluctantly shows the crime scene.

IX: M. Giraud Finds Some Clues

Observes the proceedings and asks Auguste about his boots, but gains no useful information.

X: Gabriel Stonor

Narrator present in the room, observing the proceedings.

XI: Jack Renauld

Confesses to taking a young lady to see the body and forgetting to lock the shed door, leading to the dagger's disappearance.

XII: Poirot Elucidates Certain Points

Engages in discussion with Poirot, proposing theories about the open door and Mrs. Renauld's possible knowledge.

XIII: The Girl with the Anxious Eyes

Reflects on his meeting with the mysterious girl, denies romantic interest, and later attempts to visit her at the Hôtel du Phare, only to find she is not there.

XIV: The Second Body

Observes Giraud's methods and questions him about the case, noting the discovery of a woman's hair on the dagger.

XV: A Photograph

Meets Poirot at the station, informs him of the second murder, and later recognizes the photograph of Madame Daubreuil.

XVII: We Make Further Investigations

Recalls the Beroldy case and jumps to the conclusion that Madame Daubreuil is guilty, but Poirot corrects him.

XVIII: Giraud Acts

Accompanies Poirot, questions his methods, and observes the arrest and interview with Marthe.

XIX: I Use My Grey Cells

Initially convinced of Jack's guilt, but later has a sudden insight about Georges Conneau.

XX: An Amazing Statement

Presents his own reconstruction of the crime involving Georges Conneau, which Poirot critiques as overly dramatic and inaccurate.

XXI: Hercule Poirot on the Case!

Listens to Poirot's exposition, expresses admiration, and learns the truth behind the case.

XXII: I Find Love

Declares his love for Bella Duveen, helps her escape from Poirot, and later confronts her about the murder.

XXIII: Difficulties Ahead

Hastings is anxious and conflicted, having devised an alibi for Bella but fearing Poirot's countermoves and the moral implications for Jack Renauld.

XXIV: “Save Him!”

Accompanies Poirot, urges the dagger point, and feels heavy-hearted about Bella's potential guilt.

An Unexpected Denouement

Present at the examination, he observes the proceedings with shock and recognizes Bella as the girl from Jack's photograph, not Cinderella.

XXVI: I Receive a Letter

Receives and reads Dulcie's confessional letter, then confronts Poirot about his deception.

XXVII: Jack Renauld's Story

Accompanies Poirot during the stakeout and interacts with Cinderella.

XXVIII: Journey’s End

Chronicles the events and becomes engaged to Dulcie Duveen, whom he calls Cinderella.