The Hunter's Lodge Case, Agatha Christie

The Hunter's Lodge Case

Agatha Christie

Level
B1
Words
4,417
Chapters
1
First published
1927
Reading time
under an hour
Translation
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In this short story, Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of a wealthy hunter at a remote lodge. The case seems impossible, with a locked room and a missing suspect. Poirot's little grey cells unravel a clever alibi. The story is concise, with clear dialogue and a straightforward plot, ideal for learners building confidence in reading mystery fiction.

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