Pre-Read: Hercule Poirot's Christmas

About this episode

Caitlin and Chad discuss the historical contexts of Hercule Poirot and provide reading tips for Agatha Christie's 'Hercule Poirot's Christmas'.

Send a text 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 Mu...

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Hosts: Caitlin Morris, Chad Lind

Topics covered

• Hercule Poirot
• Agatha Christie
• historical context
• reading tips
• spoiler-free discussion

Keywords

• Hercule Poirot
• Agatha Christie
• Christmas
• reading tips
• historical context

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