title: Poirot's Early Cases: 18 Hercule Poirot Mysteries
author:  Agatha Christie 
description: These 18 cases were first gathered together in 1974, but they represent the early portion of Agatha Christie's career, as well as Poirot's. David Suchet and Hugh Fraser, who played Belgian detective Hercule Poirot and friend Captain Hastings on TV, do the voice work here. Since they don't switch off within any of the stories, but each does all the voices in a given story, that leaves both Suchet and Fraser doing a more exaggerated voice for Poirot, since Hastings actually does most of the narration in the stories. Otherwise, the reading is excellent, and the more interesting cases offer insights into Poirot's heart as he makes moral choices regarding his findings. J.A.S.  AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- <i>Copyright  AudioFile, Portland, Maine</i>
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  ### Annotation
  
  Over 2,300 pages of pure Poirot joy. Hercule Poirot first appeared in 1916 in
  ‘The Mysterious Affair At Styles’ and 100 years on he is still as popular
  today. Agatha Christie's inimitable Hercule Poirot met Captain Hastings and
  together they have sleuthed together. From his flamboyant moustache to his
  trademark cane, Poirot has captivated millions of readers as they match wits
  with the master. This book celebrates ‘100 years’ of Poirot and includes 36
  carefully selected stories comprising 25 short stories and 11 full novels. In
  addition to this unabridged versions are numerous reviews and comments on
  selected books and film on the famous detective. Filled with illustrations,
  marvelous details and little-known facts, this is a must-read for every
  Christie Fan. Compiled by author Mark Place.
  
  
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