While in college, I was a real Agatha Christie enthusiast. I read all of her full-length mysteries. However, I don't remember seeing short stories from this famous author. "The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding" was originally written in 1960. The famous Belgian sleuth, Hercule Poirot is called upon to help a foolish young aristocrat. Unfortunately, he must go to an English country mansion, Kings Lacey, to ferret out the thief. Poirot has no interest in spending Christmas in a drafty old pile of stone; he'd rather stay in his warm London home. But Poirot is a kind man and is soon induced to experience a 'real British Christmas.'
When he gets there, Poirot learns that there is another problem. The older Laceys tell Poirot about their unhappiness that their daughter is committed to marrying a man her family is convinced just wants her money. Keep in mind that this story only fills 32 pages. That isn't much time to tell two somewhat connected stories. However, by the 32nd page, Poirot has helped peace reign in the British countryside.
I thoroughly enjoy Christie's mysteries and unique solutions. However, this book, like all of her others, only offers stick-figures for people, not living-and-breathing humans.
When he gets there, Poirot learns that there is another problem. The older Laceys tell Poirot about their unhappiness that their daughter is committed to marrying a man her family is convinced just wants her money. Keep in mind that this story only fills 32 pages. That isn't much time to tell two somewhat connected stories. However, by the 32nd page, Poirot has helped peace reign in the British countryside.
I thoroughly enjoy Christie's mysteries and unique solutions. However, this book, like all of her others, only offers stick-figures for people, not living-and-breathing humans.
