Listen to this episode before you read Hercule Poirot's Christmas.
Join Grinch Caitlin and Chad Scrooge as they discuss the historical contexts surrounding the creation of Agatha Christie's beloved character, Hercule Poirot. You'll get tips on how to read the book, where to read the book, and what to look out for as you read.
This is a spoiler-free episode.
(Inspiration for the fireplace sounds in the background, courtesy of Honey and the cheese stick.)
Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny.
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2gPoZ4x7CqkG4AzlZ9SKFV
Learn more about Simon Schama's Power of Art here:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0887235/episodes/?season=1&ref_=tt_eps_sn_1
Sources: https://www.agathachristie.com/stories/hercule-poirots-christmas
https://agathachristie.fandom.com/wiki/Hercule_Poirot%27s_Christmas#Characters
https://moonlight-detective.blogspot.com/2022/12/hercule-poirots-
christmas-1938-by.html
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