The Labours of Hercules

A dinner guest compares the labours of Poirot to those of his mythological counterpart, Hercules, the Greek hero, and the great detective is not amused. Poirot has already decided to retire, but first he will take on twelve monumental cases in the contemporary world that correspond to the twelve labours of Hercules, as a suitable farewell.

Year: 1947
Detective: Hercule Poirot
Location: Multiple

Cast of characters

Hercule Poirot and multiple characters.

Publishing history

Publishing: First published in 1947 by William Collins Sons & Co. in London, and by Dodd, Mead & Co. in New York. None of the stories has been adapted for stage or screen.

Notes and reviews

Hercule Poirot once again meets the love of his life, Countess Rossakoff, in the final story of the collection.

Murder methods:

Multiple.

User Rating

How 'deadly' did you think this book was? Contribute your opinion to the user rating by first registering and logging in.

created by world archipelago

Terms and Conditions

© Agatha Christie Limited (a Chorion company)
(registered in England & Wales under company number 550864).
Registered address: 4th Floor, Aldwych House, 81 Aldwych,
London WC2B 4HN, United Kingdom.