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Murder in the Mews by Agatha Christie (A Hercule Poirot Mystery, Book 16 of 38)

Murder in the Mews by Agatha Christie (A Hercule Poirot Mystery, Book 16 of 38)

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Murder in the Mews by Agatha Christie is a collection of four clever mysteries featuring the brilliant Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. In the title story, a young woman is found dead in a locked house on Guy Fawkes Night, apparently by suicide, but Poirot quickly notices details that suggest murder. The other cases involve a stolen military document, a suspicious death connected to a wealthy family, and a mysterious disappearance during a seaside holiday. Assisted by Captain Hastings and Inspector Japp, Poirot examines motives, hidden relationships, misleading evidence, and carefully constructed alibis. Each investigation highlights his patience, sharp observation, and understanding of human nature. Rather than relying on action, Christie builds suspense through interviews, subtle clues, and unexpected revelations. The stories are concise, varied, and tightly plotted, making this collection an engaging introduction to Poirot’s methods and a satisfying read for fans of classic detective fiction and ingenious crime puzzles. Read More

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About Murder in the Mews by Agatha Christie (A Hercule Poirot Mystery, Book 16 of 38) – Four Clever Cases in One Book

A quiet street, a locked room, a missing secret, and a dangerous holiday wait inside Murder in the Mews by Agatha Christie. This mystery collection brings together four short Hercule Poirot cases. Each story gives you a new crime, fresh suspects, and a surprise that is hard to see coming.

The book opens with a death that looks like suicide. Poirot and Inspector Japp soon notice details that do not fit. The collection then moves through stolen plans, a strange locked-room death, and a tense love triangle on Rhodes. The cases are shorter than a full novel, but they still have the clues, lies, and smart thinking that make Agatha Christie famous.

This is a strong choice for readers who want several mysteries in one book. Read one case at a time and return later for another puzzle.

Four Mysteries, Four Different Traps

The collection contains four Poirot stories, each with its own mood and mystery:

  • Murder in the Mews begins after a woman is found dead on Guy Fawkes Night. Fireworks may have hidden a gunshot, but Poirot looks beyond the easy answer.
  • The Incredible Theft follows the loss of secret military plans during an important house gathering. Poirot must learn who took them and how.
  • Dead Man’s Mirror starts with a proud man who asks Poirot for help, then appears to take his own life. A locked room looks simple, but the evidence says otherwise.
  • Triangle at Rhodes takes Poirot to a sunny holiday setting where jealousy grows between two married couples. He sees danger before others do.

The official Agatha Christie website lists all four stories in this collection.

Each mystery also has its own pace and setting, so the book never feels like the same case repeated four times. One story feels dark, another feels political, another feels private, and another feels warm on the surface but dangerous underneath. This variety keeps every new section interesting.

A Quick Read That Still Feels Complete

Some mystery books take a long time to reach the crime. Others have too many names and side stories to remember. Murder in the Mews solves that problem with four focused cases, clear plots, and fast movement.

Read one story during a break, before sleep, on a bus, or over a quiet weekend. Each case has suspects, clues, and a final answer. This makes the book useful for busy readers and good for anyone trying Agatha Christie for the first time.

You can also pause, study the clues, choose a suspect, and see whether your guess is right.

Why Poirot Makes Every Case Special

Hercule Poirot does not depend on speed or strength. He watches people, listens closely, and notices what others miss. A moved object, a weak story, or a small change in behaviour can lead him to the truth.

The main battle happens in the mind. Poirot studies pride, fear, love, money, and jealousy. Readers who enjoy neat clues and fair puzzles can guess along while Christie saves strong surprises for the end.

A Premium Reading Experience from Bookish Wonderland

This Bookish Wonderland edition is made for readers who want a clean, strong, and comfortable printed book.

  • Premium eye-soothing cream paper helps reduce harsh glare during long reading sessions.
  • Crystal-clear print keeps every word sharp, dark, and easy to read.
  • High-quality stitched and glue binding supports the pages and helps the book last through repeated reading.
  • The printed format is easy to carry, share, gift, or place in an Agatha Christie collection.

These features make the book suitable for regular reading, home libraries, and long-term shelf keeping.

What This Book Gives You

Murder in the Mews offers several useful benefits:

  • Four complete Poirot cases in one book.
  • Short stories that are easy to finish without losing the plot.
  • Different settings and crimes that keep the book fresh.
  • Clever clues that support focus, memory, and careful thinking.
  • A simple way to enter the world of Hercule Poirot.
  • A valuable collection piece for readers following all 38 books.
  • Clear writing for teens, adults, new readers, and Christie fans.

The book can also help build a daily reading habit. Read a few pages each day or finish one full case in a sitting.

Perfect for Many Kinds of Readers

This book is a strong match for:

  • Readers who enjoy classic detective stories.
  • Fans of locked-room crimes and hidden clues.
  • Busy people who prefer shorter mysteries.
  • New readers who want to meet Hercule Poirot.
  • Agatha Christie collectors completing the main series.
  • Students improving English through clear story writing.
  • Gift buyers looking for a famous mystery title.
  • Families who enjoy discussing suspects together.
  • Travellers who want several compact stories in one book.

Because every case is separate, you can read slowly, read quickly, or return to a favourite mystery later.

Why Order from Bookish Wonderland?

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The mix of good reading quality, easy ordering, and dependable delivery makes this book simple to buy for yourself or send as a gift.

What books are in the A Hercule Poirot Mystery series by Agatha Christie?:

The main 38 books in A Hercule Poirot Mystery are:

  • The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 1 of 38)

  • The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 2  of 38)

  • Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 3  of 38)

  • The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 4  of 38) 

  • The Big Four by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 5  of 38)

  • The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 6  of 38)

  • Black Coffee by Agatha Christie and Charles Osborne (Hercule Poirot, Book 7  of 38)

  • Peril at End House by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 8  of 38) 

  • Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 9  of 38)

  • Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 10  of 38)

  • Three Act Tragedy by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 11  of 38)

  • Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 12  of 38)

  • The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 13  of 38)

  • Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 14  of 38)

  • Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 15  of 38)

  • Murder in the Mews by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 16  of 38) 

  • Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 17  of 38)

  • Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 18  of 38)

  • Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 19  of 38)

  • Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 20 of 38)

  • Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 21 of 38)

  • One, Two, Buckle My Shoe by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 22 of 38)

  • Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 23 of 38)

  • Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 24 of 38) 

  • The Hollow by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 25 of 38)

  • The Labours of Hercules by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 26 of 38)

  • Taken at the Flood by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 27 of 38)

  • Mrs. McGinty’s Dead by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 28 of 38) 

  • After the Funeral by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 29 of 38)

  • Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 30 of 38)

  • Dead Man’s Folly by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 31 of 38)

  • Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 32 of 38)

  • The Clocks by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 33 of 38)

  • Third Girl by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 34 of 38)

  • Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 35 of 38)

  • Elephants Can Remember by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 36 of 38) 

  • Double Sin and Other Stories by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 37 of 38)

  • Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 38 of 38) 

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  • #164,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #314 in Traditional Detective Mysteries (Books)
  • #426 in Short Stories (Books)
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Primary Specification
Series NameA Hercule Poirot Mystery
AuthorAgatha Christie
GenreMystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction
ISBN-13/ISSN978-0062073990
ISBN-100062073990
PublisherWilliam Morrow Paperbacks
Publishing DateSeptember 27, 2011
LanguageEnglish
Reading Age11+ years
FormatPrinted book
Physical Specification & Quality
Paper QualityPremium eye-soothing cream paper
Binding QualityHigh quality stitched and glue binding (for longevity)
Print QualityCrystal-clear print
Pages320 pages
CountryUK
Logistics Information
Weight327g
Length8.5 inch
Width5.6 inch
Height5.31 inch
What is Murder in the Mews by Agatha Christie about?

Murder in the Mews by Agatha Christie follows Hercule Poirot as he investigates four separate and puzzling cases. In the title mystery, a woman is found shot inside a locked room, and the evidence initially suggests suicide. Small inconsistencies lead Poirot and Inspector Japp to question that conclusion. The collection combines suspicious deaths, stolen government documents, locked-room puzzles, hidden motives, and complicated relationships without revealing the solutions too early.

How many books are in the Hercule Poirot series by Agatha Christie, and what are they?

There are 38 books in this series. They are:

  • The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 1 of 38)
  • The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 2 of 38)
  • Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 3 of 38)
  • The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 4 of 38)
  • The Big Four by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 5 of 38)
  • The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 6 of 38)
  • Black Coffee by Agatha Christie and Charles Osborne (Hercule Poirot, Book 7 of 38)
  • Peril at End House by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 8 of 38)
  • Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 9 of 38)
  • Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 10 of 38)
  • Three Act Tragedy by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 11 of 38)
  • Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 12 of 38)
  • The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 13 of 38)
  • Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 14 of 38)
  • Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 15 of 38)
  • Murder in the Mews by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 16 of 38)
  • Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 17 of 38)
  • Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 18 of 38)
  • Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 19 of 38)
  • Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 20 of 38)
  • Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 21 of 38)
  • One, Two, Buckle My Shoe by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 22 of 38)
  • Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 23 of 38)
  • Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 24 of 38)
  • The Hollow by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 25 of 38)
  • The Labours of Hercules by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 26 of 38)
  • Taken at the Flood by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 27 of 38)
  • Mrs. McGinty’s Dead by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 28 of 38)
  • After the Funeral by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 29 of 38)
  • Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 30 of 38)
  • Dead Man’s Folly by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 31 of 38)
  • Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 32 of 38)
  • The Clocks by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 33 of 38)
  • Third Girl by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 34 of 38)
  • Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 35 of 38)
  • Elephants Can Remember by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 36 of 38)
  • Double Sin and Other Stories by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 37 of 38)
  • Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 38 of 38)
Is Murder in the Mews a full-length novel or a collection of stories?

Murder in the Mews is a collection of four novella-length Hercule Poirot mysteries rather than one continuous novel. The collection includes:

  • Murder in the Mews
  • The Incredible Theft
  • Dead Man’s Mirror
  • Triangle at Rhodes

Each story presents a complete case with its own setting, suspects, clues, motive, and solution. This format is suitable for readers who prefer mysteries that can be completed in shorter reading sessions.

Can I read Murder in the Mews without reading the earlier Hercule Poirot books?

Yes, Murder in the Mews can be read as a standalone book. The four investigations are self-contained and do not require detailed knowledge of earlier Hercule Poirot mysteries. Readers may begin with this collection and still understand Poirot’s methods, personality, and relationships with the investigating officers. Reading the previous books may add familiarity, but it is not necessary for following the cases.

Why is Murder in the Mews popular among Agatha Christie readers?

Readers appreciate Murder in the Mews because it delivers four different types of mystery in one volume. The cases include an apparent suicide, a sensitive theft, a locked-room death, and a dangerous relationship puzzle. Each story demonstrates Poirot’s ability to notice overlooked physical details and understand human behaviour. The shorter format also keeps the investigations focused, making the collection engaging for both new readers and established Christie fans.

Is this a premium edition of Murder in the Mews?

Yes. Bookish Wonderland provides a premium printed edition of Murder in the Mews designed for comfortable reading and repeated use. It features eye-soothing cream paper, crystal-clear text, and a durable combination of stitched and glue binding. The balanced physical construction makes it suitable for personal reading, gifting, collecting, and completing an English-language Hercule Poirot book collection in Bangladesh.

What is the paper quality of this Murder in the Mews edition?
This edition uses premium eye-soothing cream paper that reduces the harsh glare commonly associated with bright white pages. The softer page tone supports comfortable reading during longer sessions and under different lighting conditions. The paper is selected to provide good text contrast while remaining pleasant to handle, making the book appropriate for regular readers, students, mystery enthusiasts, and Agatha Christie collectors.
Will the binding of Murder in the Mews remain durable after repeated reading?
The book uses high-quality stitched and glue binding for improved longevity. Stitching helps keep the page sections securely connected, while adhesive reinforces the spine and overall structure. This combination is more suitable for frequent opening and rereading than weak glue-only construction. Proper storage in a dry place and careful handling will help preserve the pages, cover, and spine for years.
Is the print in Murder in the Mews clear and easy to read?

Yes. The book features crystal-clear printing with sharp letters, consistent spacing, and easy-to-read text. The strong contrast between the print and cream-coloured pages helps readers follow Poirot’s clues and dialogue without unnecessary visual strain. The clean presentation also makes the edition suitable for readers who value neat formatting and dependable print quality when buying English books online in Bangladesh.

What age group is Murder in the Mews suitable for?

Murder in the Mews is generally suitable for mature teenagers and adult readers who enjoy classic detective fiction. There is no universal official reading-age rating for the book. The stories involve murder, apparent suicide, poisoning, deception, jealousy, and criminal investigation, but the violence is presented in the restrained style associated with classic Golden Age mysteries rather than through highly graphic descriptions.

Why should I buy Murder in the Mews from Bookish Wonderland?

Bookish Wonderland offers a large collection of premium and durable English books for readers across Bangladesh. This edition combines comfortable cream paper, clear printing, and reinforced binding in one reader-friendly package. Customers can order for personal reading, gifts, or series collection purposes. The availability of nationwide delivery, Cash on Delivery, and support for customers inside and outside Dhaka creates a convenient book-buying experience.

Is Cash on Delivery available for Murder in the Mews, and where can the book be delivered?

Cash on Delivery is available across Bangladesh. Bookish Wonderland provides delivery both inside and outside Dhaka, allowing customers nationwide to order Murder in the Mews without needing advance online payment. Customers in Dhaka may also request a fast or urgent delivery option, depending on service availability and destination. Standard nationwide delivery is available for customers in other districts and regions.