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The Plymouth Express Affair

by Agatha Christie (1890–1976)

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  • Reading level: 6th grade

"The Plymouth Express Affair" by Agatha Christie is a crime fiction narrative written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot as he investigates the mysterious murder of a young woman found dead in a train compartment. The narrative delves into the complexities of human relationships and the dark motives that can lead to crime. In this gripping mystery, Lieutenant Alec Simpson inadvertently discovers the body of the Honorable Mrs. Rupert Carrington on the Plymouth Express train. After learning the shocking news, Poirot is drawn into the investigation, uncovering a web of deception involving Mrs. Carrington, her estranged husband Rupert, and her past romantic entanglement with the dubious Count de la Rochefour. As clues come together, Poirot navigates through a labyrinth of lies, leading him to identify the real culprits—a plot involving Mrs. Carrington's maid, who has orchestrated the crime alongside a notorious jewel thief. Ultimately, Poirot's brilliant deductions and insights challenge assumptions, revealing the true nature of both love and greed.

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  • Short stories
  • Detective and mystery stories
  • Murder · Investigation
  • Poirot, Hercule (Fictitious character)

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“The little gray cells,” so often referred to by the great
detective Hercule Poirot, certainly get in their fine-work
in this intriguing mystery story by an exceptionally
talented writer.

Alec Simpson, R. N., stepped from the platform at Newton Abbot into a first-class compartment of the Plymouth Express. A porter followed him with a heavy suitcase. He was about to swing it up to the rack, but the young sailor stopped him.

“No—leave it on the seat. I’ll put it up later. Here you are.”

“Thank you, sir.” The porter, generously tipped, withdrew.

Doors banged; a stentorian voice shouted: “Plymouth only. Change for Torquay. Plymouth next stop.” Then a whistle blew, and the train drew slowly out of the station.

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This free edition of The Plymouth Express Affair by Agatha Christie comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #66446, released 2021-10-02. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery, British Literature.

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