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.
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- 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.
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What books are in the A Hercule Poirot Mystery series by Agatha Christie?:
The main 38 books in A Hercule Poirot Mystery are:
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The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 1 of 38)
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The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 2 of 38)
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Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 3 of 38)
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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 4 of 38)
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The Big Four by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 5 of 38)
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The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 6 of 38)
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Black Coffee by Agatha Christie and Charles Osborne (Hercule Poirot, Book 7 of 38)
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Peril at End House by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 8 of 38)
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Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 9 of 38)
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Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 10 of 38)
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Three Act Tragedy by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 11 of 38)
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Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 12 of 38)
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The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 13 of 38)
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Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 14 of 38)
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Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 15 of 38)
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Murder in the Mews by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 16 of 38)
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Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 17 of 38)
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Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 18 of 38)
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Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 19 of 38)
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Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 20 of 38)
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Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 21 of 38)
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One, Two, Buckle My Shoe by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 22 of 38)
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Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 23 of 38)
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Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 24 of 38)
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The Hollow by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 25 of 38)
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The Labours of Hercules by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 26 of 38)
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Taken at the Flood by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 27 of 38)
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Mrs. McGinty’s Dead by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 28 of 38)
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After the Funeral by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 29 of 38)
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Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 30 of 38)
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Dead Man’s Folly by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 31 of 38)
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Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 32 of 38)
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The Clocks by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 33 of 38)
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Third Girl by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 34 of 38)
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Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 35 of 38)
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Elephants Can Remember by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 36 of 38)
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Double Sin and Other Stories by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 37 of 38)
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Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot, Book 38 of 38)
Best Sellers Rank of This Book
- #164,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #314 in Traditional Detective Mysteries (Books)
- #426 in Short Stories (Books)
- #547 in Short Stories Anthologies
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| Primary Specification | |
| Series Name | A Hercule Poirot Mystery |
| Author | Agatha Christie |
| Genre | Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction |
| ISBN-13/ISSN | 978-0062073990 |
| ISBN-10 | 0062073990 |
| Publisher | William Morrow Paperbacks |
| Publishing Date | September 27, 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Reading Age | 11+ years |
| Format | Printed book |
| Physical Specification & Quality | |
| Paper Quality | Premium eye-soothing cream paper |
| Binding Quality | High quality stitched and glue binding (for longevity) |
| Print Quality | Crystal-clear print |
| Pages | 320 pages |
| Country | UK |
| Logistics Information | |
| Weight | 327g |
| Length | 8.5 inch |
| Width | 5.6 inch |
| Height | 5.31 inch |
