# The Mystery of the Blue Train — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie.

- [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/dedication.md): The author dedicates the book to two distinguished members of the O.F.D., Carlotta and Peter.
- [The Mystery of the Blue Train](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/the-mystery-of-the-blue-train.md): The chapter introduces the luxurious Blue Train and sets the stage for the mystery surrounding Ruth Kettering's murder. Key characters are established, including Ruth, her estranged husband Derek, and her father Rufus Va
- [The Man with the White Hair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/i-the-man-with-the-white-hair.md): A secret transaction takes place in a dilapidated Paris apartment between Boris Ivanovitch, a Russian agent, and an American buyer, involving a mysterious package. Olga Demiroff, a Russian girl, assists. After the Americ
- [II: M. le Marquis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/ii-m-le-marquis.md): M. le Marquis, a masked figure, visits the antique dealer M. Papopolous late at night to discuss a failed attempt on an American gentleman. They speak of discretion and indirect methods, hinting at a larger scheme involv
- [Heart of Fire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/iii-heart-of-fire.md): Rufus Van Aldin returns to the Savoy and meets his secretary, Major Knighton. He receives a letter from his daughter Ruth Kettering, which visibly upsets him. He reveals a priceless ruby necklace, including the famous 'H

> 33 more chapter companions — [open a free preview](https://www.betterreads.dev/reader?bookId=the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se_1081kb&preview=1) to unlock the rest.

- [In Curzon Street](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/iv-in-curzon-street.md)
- [A Useful Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/v-a-useful-gentleman.md)
- [VI: Mirelle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/vi-mirelle.md)
- [Letters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/vii-letters.md)
- [Lady Tamplin Writes a Letter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/viii-lady-tamplin-writes-a-letter.md)
- [An Offer Refused](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/ix-an-offer-refused.md)
- [X: On the Blue Train](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/x-on-the-blue-train.md)
- [XI: Murder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xi-murder.md)
- [At the Villa Marguerite](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xii-at-the-villa-marguerite.md)
- [Van Aldin Gets a Telegram](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xiii-van-aldin-gets-a-telegram.md)
- [XIV: Ada Mason's Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xiv-ada-mason-s-story.md)
- [The Comte de la Roche](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xv-the-comte-de-la-roche.md)
- [XVI: Poirot Discusses the Case](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xvi-poirot-discusses-the-case.md)
- [An Aristocratic Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xvii-an-aristocratic-gentleman.md)
- [XVIII: Derek Lunches](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xviii-derek-lunches.md)
- [An Unexpected Visitor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xix-an-unexpected-visitor.md)
- [Katherine Makes a Friend](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xx-katherine-makes-a-friend.md)
- [At the Tennis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xxi-at-the-tennis.md)
- [M. Papopolous Breakfasts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xxii-m-papopolous-breakfasts.md)
- [A New Theory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xxiii-a-new-theory.md)
- [XXIV: Poirot Gives Advice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xxiv-poirot-gives-advice.md)
- [XXV: Defiance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xxv-defiance.md)
- [A Warning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xxvi-a-warning.md)
- [Interview with Mirelle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xxvii-interview-with-mirelle.md)
- [XXVIII: Poirot Plays the Squirrel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xxviii-poirot-plays-the-squirrel.md)
- [A Letter from Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xxix-a-letter-from-home.md)
- [Miss Viner Gives Judgment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xxx-miss-viner-gives-judgment.md)
- [XXXI: Mr. Aarons Lunches](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xxxi-mr-aarons-lunches.md)
- [XXXII: Katherine and Poirot Compare Notes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xxxii-katherine-and-poirot-compare-notes.md)
- [A New Theory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xxxiii-a-new-theory.md)
- [The Blue Train Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xxxiv-the-blue-train-again.md)
- [Explanations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xxxv-explanations.md)
- [By the Sea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_the_blue_train_se/chapters/xxxvi-by-the-sea.md)

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