HPC Will Close
Unfortunately, it is possible Hercule Poirot Central will close. "Close", meaning the site will leave the Web community. This decision is related to the current recession and bad economy. Does it sadden me? Absolutely. I acknowledge the fact that this economic condition has affected everyone. It's hard for me to give it up--something I've worked on for many years.
The last possible day for Hercule Poirot Central is April 4, 2009. Without the support in donations, the site will be shut down. If you'd like to contribute, please visit the "Support" page on the site, found right here.
When this website first started in 2000, there weren't many Agatha Christie websites written in English. This site had already 2 years of planning prior to its appearance. I was amazed that there was little amount of information of Agatha Christie on the Web back then. That inspired me to come up with Hercule Poirot Central. I simply myself couldn't find out anything about her or her books. Very very little was devoted to Hercule Poirot the detective, too. The site first appeared on Yahoo! Geocities, and it was a fine start. I hated the advertisements and popup windows that always appeared there. I decided that Hercule Poirot Central should have its own domain. Since then, I have been able to do much more than before. And here is the site, in its latest incarnation.
The last possible day for Hercule Poirot Central is April 4, 2009. Without the support in donations, the site will be shut down. If you'd like to contribute, please visit the "Support" page on the site, found right here.
When this website first started in 2000, there weren't many Agatha Christie websites written in English. This site had already 2 years of planning prior to its appearance. I was amazed that there was little amount of information of Agatha Christie on the Web back then. That inspired me to come up with Hercule Poirot Central. I simply myself couldn't find out anything about her or her books. Very very little was devoted to Hercule Poirot the detective, too. The site first appeared on Yahoo! Geocities, and it was a fine start. I hated the advertisements and popup windows that always appeared there. I decided that Hercule Poirot Central should have its own domain. Since then, I have been able to do much more than before. And here is the site, in its latest incarnation.
What makes Hercule Poirot Central unique on the Web?
-- Agatha Christie crossword puzzles
-- Agatha Christie crossword puzzles
-- Detailed description of David Suchet's preparations, portrayal, and costume of Hercule Poirot
-- In-depth look at Agatha Christie's writing style
-- Discussion of literary influences and inspirations for Agatha
-- Discussion of literary influences and inspirations for Agatha
-- Listing of her books' dedications, and the significance behind them
-- Complete map of Miss Marple's village of St. Mary Mead and her neighbors
-- Complete map of Miss Marple's village of St. Mary Mead and her neighbors
-- Commercial Free!
If this site has been great for you, show your support of simply $2 or $3. Your help says that what you find here is special--to you personally.
If this site has been great for you, show your support of simply $2 or $3. Your help says that what you find here is special--to you personally.
It is unfortunate that I found this site on April 6, two days after it was supposed to have closed down. Does that indicate good news? Is the site going to remain online? Tell me how we can help. This is a very interesting compendium of information that Mr. Hobbs has collected, and it would be a pity and a crying shame to let it go.
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Kausik, thanks for your concerns! As you can see, the site is still around. I'm pleased that it is, because it has brought me much joy. I appreciate your kind words, too. If you'd like to help in a small way, you could use the "Support" link on the site to donate a simple $2 towards the site for next year. Thanks again!
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