The Mystery of the Blue Train

Interesting Facts

• This book is one of the first to feature Hercule Poirot, the famous Belgian detective.
• The story unfolds on the luxurious Blue Train, which runs between Calais and Nice.
• A key element of the plot is a valuable ruby necklace, which becomes the motive for murder.
• The book was written during a period when Agatha Christie was experiencing personal difficulties, including a divorce from her first husband.
• The novel features a multitude of characters, each with their own secrets and motives, making Poirot's investigation particularly challenging.
• Hercule Poirot uses his famous 'little grey cells' to unravel the complex web of lies and deceit.
• The book was adapted for television as part of the series «Agatha Christie's Poirot» starring David Suchet.