The Labours of Hercules
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This article is about the fictional short story collection by author Agatha Christie. For the Greek myth, see The Twelve Labours.
The Labours of Hercules is a short story collection written by Agatha Christie. It features Belgian detective Hercule Poirot.
Hercule Poirot has decided to retire - but he will investigate a final 12 cases first. These won't be just any twelve cases, however: Poirot will hand-pick them based on interest. Each case is selected base on a connection to one of the Twelve Labours of Hercules.
Contents
The Nemean Lion
Hercule Poirot is called in to investigate the theft and then the return of rich man's wife's Pekingese dog.The Learnean Hydra
The mythical hydra here becomes the savage rumour. Poirot is obliged to fight rumour and gossip surrounding the murder of an invalid wife in a small village. Rumour and gossip spread in the village that the husband has killed the wife so the hapless husband comes to Poirot to seek his help in the matter.The Arcadian Deer
A auto mechanic in a small town seeks Poirot's help in finding the most lovely girl he had ever seen. Poirot's quest to find her leads him to many countries before finally ending in Switzerland.The Erymanthian Boar
Poirot helps track down and capture a ruthless killer hiding in Switzerland.The Augean Stables
A noted English politician comes to Poirot seeking help before a wave of negative publicity engulfs him.The Stymphalean Birds
Poirot helps a man being blackmailed by a pair of unscrupulous women.The Cretan Bull
Poirot must figure out why a seemingly healthy young man is apparently having blackouts and killing local farm animals.The Horses of Diomedes
Poirot is asked by a friendly doctor to resolve the drug addiction problems of four beautiful sisters.The Girdle of Hyppolita
Poirot must solve the mystery of the theft of a painting by Rubens.The Flock of Geryon
The woman from the story about the Pekingese dog returns seeking Poirot's help to get her friend away from a charismatic cult leader.The Apples of Hesperides
Poirot is called upon to find out what happened to a jewel-encrusted chalice that disappeared many years ago.The Capture of Cerberus
Poirot must break up a drug trafficking ring being run out of a popular nightclub.
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