"One of the advantages, or disadvantages, of being a detective is that it brings you into contact with the criminal classes. And they can teach you some very interesting and curious things."

With his career still in its formative years, the panache with which Hercule Poirot can solve even the most puzzling mystery is obvious.

No sooner has Poirot unravelled the complexities surrounding the deaths of Lord Cronshaw and the popular actress, Coco Courtenay, than he is presented with seventeen other cases - all guaranteed to test his soon - to - be - famous 'little grey cell' to their absolute limit.

Minh Khai present