Hercule Poirot Central

This site, also called "HPC", is dedicated to the fictional detective Hercule Poirot. It also covers some of Agatha Christie's other detectives and mystery novels, including a section on Miss Marple (another of her famous creations). Here in HPC you'll also find out about her other writings such as her plays and poetry. Also included is information on her life.

I absolutely love Agatha Christie because her plots are so original and the characters are realistic. Christie was once declared the best plot creator in all of detective fiction. While many writers perhaps see the plot as a tiresome chore or obstacle, Christie always regarded it with the utmost importance. In fact, Christie said once that she always believed that sex and violence distracted the reader from the main point: the plot.

My first introduction to Agatha Christie was not an Hercule Poirot book. It was Ten Little Indians, the first assigned reading in my senior English class in high school. I am forever grateful for that assignment!

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Japan broadcasts animated Christie stories

Last August (of 2004), the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (or NHK) began airing animated stories based on Agatha Christie's novels. The series focuses on Hercule Poirot and Jane Marple mysteries. New episodes are continuing to be made. To find out more from Hercule Poirot Central, click here. To visit the official site of this series, click here (language is in Japanese).

New HPC feature, coming soon: Poirot's Costume

A new feature is coming soon to HPC. This new addition is focused on the Poirot costume actor David Suchet wears on the 'Poirot' TV series. Also included are his thoughts on portraying the famous Belgian detective, plus how he prepared for this role!

New 'Poirot' stories to be filmed in 2005

It has been announced recently that David Suchet will return as Poirot this year, in 4 new stories! The new stories produced by the cable channel A&E; will be The Mystery of the Blue Train, Cards on the Table, Taken at the Flood, and After the Funeral. In case you missed the 4 A&E; 'Poirot' movies last year, A&E; has already released them in a box set titled "Agatha Christie's Poirot: The New Mysteries Collection".

HPC Poll

Have you heard about the animated Agatha Christie TV series from Japan?

Yes

No

Sure, but I'd like to see it in my native language.

It's not really a good idea--stick with live action.

Japan broadcasts animated Christie stories

New HPC feature, coming soon: Poirot's Costume

New 'Poirot' stories to be filmed in 2005

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