| He is the picture of fastidiousness, with his crisply sculpted moustache
and impeccable dress. But despite his unlikely appearance, this diminutive Belgian is a
criminal's worst nightmare, capable of unraveling the most dastardly schemes and heinous
crimes. The most-watched detective in the long history of PBS' acclaimed Mystery!
series, Hercule Poirot has delighted crime buffs since he first appeared in the works of
Agatha Christie decades ago. Brought brilliantly to life by David Suchet, Poirot confounds
criminals against the elegant, art-deco backdrop of 1930's England in this boxed set of
six celebrated episodes:
- The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim--Poirot wagers that he can solve a missing
person case without ever leaving his flat!
- The Lost Mine--A map, a murder and mystery--the plot is as thick as the air in an
opium den and only Poirot can unravel it.
- Double Sin--Poirot decides to retire but is coaxed back into the sleuthing game
by an unexpected admirer.
- The Veiled Lady--A mysterious caller enlists Poirots help to thwart a
blackmailer, and he finds himself (briefly) on the wrong side of the law.
- The Cornish Mystery--A wife suspects her husband is slowly poisoning her, but she
is only partly right.
- The Adventure of a Cheap Flat--Poirot gets involved in a spy case and shows up an
arrogant FBI agent.
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