The Big Four

By Agatha Christie | Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

About the book

Beloved detective Hercule Poirot takes on an international gang of super-criminals and introduces the world to his identical twin, Achille Poirot. From Agatha Christie, who \"created the modern murder mystery\" (The New Yorker).

When a series of apparently unconnected murders attracts the attention of Hercule Poirot, one small detail stands out: the mysterious recurrence of the number four. Poirot travels from London to Paris and from Belgium to Italy, solving one mystery after another but always remaining a step behind the shadowy foursome he suspects are responsible. A final daring confrontation puts the eccentric detective’s life on the line—until his twin brother, Achille Poirot, comes to the rescue.

A VINTAGE CLASSIC MYSTERY

Editions of The Big Four

Paperback
ISBN 9780593468906
EBook
ISBN 9780593468951

Read an Excerpt

Beloved detective Hercule Poirot takes on an international gang of super-criminals and introduces the world to his identical twin, Achille Poirot. From Agatha Christie, who \"created the modern murder mystery\" (The New Yorker).

When a series of apparently unconnected murders attracts the attention of Hercule Poirot, one small detail stands out: the mysterious recurrence of the number four. Poirot travels from London to Paris and from Belgium to Italy, solving one mystery after another but always remaining a step behind the shadowy foursome he suspects are responsible. A final daring confrontation puts the eccentric detective’s life on the line—until his twin brother, Achille Poirot, comes to the rescue.

A VINTAGE CLASSIC MYSTERY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Big Four about?

Beloved detective Hercule Poirot takes on an international gang of super-criminals and introduces the world to his identical twin, Achille Poirot. From Agatha Christie, who \"created the modern murder mystery\" (The New Yorker).

When a series of apparently unconnected murders attracts the attention of Hercule Poirot, one small detail stands out: the mysterious recurrence of the number four. Poirot travels from London to Paris and from Belgium to Italy, solving one mystery after another but always remaining a step behind the shadowy foursome he suspects are responsible. A final daring confrontation puts the eccentric detective’s life on the line—until his twin brother, Achille Poirot, comes to the rescue.

A VINTAGE CLASSIC MYSTERY

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Big Four?

Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives

Where can I read a sample of The Big Four?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780593468906

Is The Big Four part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Hercule Poirot

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Big Four?

Agatha Christie

Who is the Publisher of the book The Big Four?

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Big Four is available as paperback(ISBN 9780593468906) and ebook(ISBN 9780593468951)

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