Hercule Poirot

The world-renowned Belgian private detective, unsurpassed in his intelligence and understanding of the criminal mind, respected and admired by police forces and heads of state across the globe. Famous as much for his magnificent moustaches as his little grey cells.

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Facts About Hercule Poirot

Discover more about Hercule Poirot with the latest fact file

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The Top Ten Poirot Novels

Discover the best Hercule Poirot stories with our helpful introduction

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The Official Poirot Reading List

Discover the definitive Hercule Poirot reading list

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The Hercule Poirot Quiz

Challenge your little grey cells with these Hercule Poirot questions.

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The Making of the First Poirot Novel

Find out how Christie wrote her very first detective novel

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The Best Poirot Quotes

Discover the Belgian detective in Christie's own words.

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Read an Extract from Sophie Hannah's Poirot Novels

Discover an extract from the new Sophie Hannah Poirot novel, The Killings at Kingfisher Hill

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Past Poirot Portrayals

A look at some of the actors that have brought Poirot to life on stage and screen.

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Timeline of Poirot Portrayals

Since the 1920’s there have been over 35 Poirot portrayals.

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Introducing the Sidekicks

Discover some of Hercule Poirot's most trusted companions.

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Crafting Poirot's Sidekick

Sophie Hannah talks about creating Poirot's latest sidekick.

Did you know?

Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case was written in the 1940s and locked away until 1974

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