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The Stymphalean Birds: a Hercule Poirot Short Story (Hercule Poirot, #SS-44)

Agatha Christie
3.79/5 (264 ratings)
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We move to the 6th challenge of Hercule Poirot as he works to redo in modern times the Labours of Hercules - this time it's a reference to the Stymphalean Birds of Greek mythology.

The monsters were pets of the God Ares, but devoured farmers and destroyed crops. King Eurystheus asked Hercules to kill the birds.

The lead in this little melodrama is Harold Waring, a single man of 30 on holiday at a lovely lake resort in Herzoslovakia in the Balkans. He's done well for himself, and stands at the start of a promising career in British politics. A short escape is needed and he's pleased that the resort is not busy as few people are around, other than some hikers, a Mrs. Rice and her young married daughter Mrs. Clayton, and two Polish sisters. The latter remind him of birds of prey, what with their ominous glances and claw-like hands.

He soon becomes enamoured with Mrs. Clayton and concerned about her safety when stories about her jealous husband surface. Abuse is indicated. Is a confrontation inevitable? The birds of prey are getting closer. It's Poirot's challenge to defeat the Stymphalean Birds, to bring them to their knees. This is the time and place.

Librarian's note: this entry is for the story, "The Stymphalean Birds." Collections of short stories by the author can be found elsewhere on Goodreads. Individual entries for all Poirot short stories can be found by searching Goodreads for: "a Hercule Poirot Short Story."
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
18 pages
Publication:
1999
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
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ISBN10:
ISBN13:
kindle Asin:
B0DLZW3KNG

The Stymphalean Birds: a Hercule Poirot Short Story (Hercule Poirot, #SS-44)

Agatha Christie
3.79/5 (264 ratings)
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We move to the 6th challenge of Hercule Poirot as he works to redo in modern times the Labours of Hercules - this time it's a reference to the Stymphalean Birds of Greek mythology.

The monsters were pets of the God Ares, but devoured farmers and destroyed crops. King Eurystheus asked Hercules to kill the birds.

The lead in this little melodrama is Harold Waring, a single man of 30 on holiday at a lovely lake resort in Herzoslovakia in the Balkans. He's done well for himself, and stands at the start of a promising career in British politics. A short escape is needed and he's pleased that the resort is not busy as few people are around, other than some hikers, a Mrs. Rice and her young married daughter Mrs. Clayton, and two Polish sisters. The latter remind him of birds of prey, what with their ominous glances and claw-like hands.

He soon becomes enamoured with Mrs. Clayton and concerned about her safety when stories about her jealous husband surface. Abuse is indicated. Is a confrontation inevitable? The birds of prey are getting closer. It's Poirot's challenge to defeat the Stymphalean Birds, to bring them to their knees. This is the time and place.

Librarian's note: this entry is for the story, "The Stymphalean Birds." Collections of short stories by the author can be found elsewhere on Goodreads. Individual entries for all Poirot short stories can be found by searching Goodreads for: "a Hercule Poirot Short Story."
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
18 pages
Publication:
1999
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Edition:
Language:
ISBN10:
ISBN13:
kindle Asin:
B0DLZW3KNG

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