The Western Star | Poirot pt. 1
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🗓️ 8 June 2022
⏱️ 32 minutes
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Tonight, we’ll read the opening to “The Adventure of ‘The Western Star,’” a short story written by Agatha Christie, published in 1912 as part of her “Poirot Investigates” series. We shall read the conclusion episode to this story next week.
In this story, a famous American film star consults Poirot about a series of letters threatening that her celebrated diamond called ‘The Western Star’ will be stolen on “the night of the full moon”.
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| 2:18.0 | Tonight, we'll read the opening too, The Adventure of the Western Star, a short story written by Agatha Christie, |
| 2:27.0 | published in 1912 as part of her Poro Investigates series. |
| 2:33.0 | We shall read the conclusion episode to this story next week. |
| 2:39.0 | In this story, a famous American film star consults Poro about a series of letters threatening that our celebrated diamond called the Western Star will be stolen on the night of the fall. |
| 3:01.0 | Let's get cozy, close your eyes, relax your body into the softness of your bed. |
| 3:20.0 | Now, take a few deep breaths. |
| 3:34.0 | I was standing at the window of Poro's rooms looking out idly on the street below. |
| 3:42.0 | That's strange. I said suddenly beneath my breath, what is Munami asked Poro placidly from the depths of his comfortable chair? |
| 3:55.0 | Deduce, Poro, from the following facts. Here is a young lady, richly dressed, fashionable hat, magnificent furs. |
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