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First published in 1920, the novel was reportedly written as the result of a bet that Christie could not write a mystery where the reader would be unable to guess the killer.

“It was a joy to see his portrayal of the famed detective's first case... the character as portrayed by Suchet was still being developed, so there are a few minor differences.” IMDb Poirot - The Mysteri...

Readers and viewers often highlight the "transitional" nature of this first case, where Poirot is still refining his legendary persona. First published in 1920, the novel was reportedly

: It provides a more poignant look at Hastings' post-war trauma (the "thousand-yard stare") which was less emphasized in the book. First published in 1920