Agatha Christie Collected Works Mrs McGinty’s Dead & The Labours of Hercules (Illustrated Hardcover)

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“Mrs. McGinty’s Dead” and “The Labours of Hercules” are two separate works by the renowned British author Agatha Christie.

1. “Mrs. McGinty’s Dead” (1952): “Mrs. McGinty’s Dead” is a detective novel featuring Agatha Christie’s famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. In this novel, Poirot is called upon to investigate the murder of a charwoman named Mrs. McGinty. The police have arrested her lodger, James Bentley, for the crime, but Superintendent Spence is not convinced of Bentley’s guilt. Poirot takes on the case to uncover the truth and prove Bentley’s innocence. As he delves into the lives of the villagers in the small town of Broadhinny, he unravels secrets and hidden motives. The novel is known for its intriguing plot and Poirot’s brilliant deductive skills.
2. “The Labours of Hercules” (1947): “The Labours of Hercules” is a collection of twelve short stories featuring Hercule Poirot. Each story is loosely inspired by one of the twelve labors of Hercules from Greek mythology. In these stories, Poirot sets himself a personal challenge, akin to the labors of Hercules, by taking on twelve different cases that test his intellect and investigative skills. Each case is distinct, and Poirot encounters a wide range of characters and mysteries, making it an engaging and diverse collection.

Both of these works are part of Agatha Christie’s extensive bibliography and are highly regarded by fans of her detective fiction. “Mrs. McGinty’s Dead” is a full-length novel, while “The Labours of Hercules” is a collection of short stories, showcasing Agatha Christie’s mastery of the mystery genre.