The Missing Will

A puzzling inheritance. A test of wits. Poirot at his most ingenious.

In The Case of the Missing Will, Agatha Christie presents a classic Hercule Poirot short story of inheritance, intelligence, and carefully hidden clues. When a wealthy and eccentric man dies, he leaves behind an unusual will that challenges his niece, Violet Marsh, to prove her education and resourcefulness if she is to claim her inheritance.

As the terms of the will prove far more mysterious than they first appear, Poirot is called upon to unravel the puzzle. With his characteristic sharp observation and logical brilliance, the little Belgian detective uncovers the truth in one of Christie’s most elegant and satisfying short mysteries.

• First published in 1923 (collected in Poirot Investigates, 1924)
• A classic Hercule Poirot short story
• A clever puzzle of inheritance, intelligence, and hidden meaning

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A perfect short mystery for readers who love clever puzzles, brilliant detection, and the timeless charm of Agatha Christie.

About the Author

Agatha Christie (1890–1976) was an English crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, widely regarded as the best-selling novelist of all time. Her works have sold over two billion copies worldwide, outranked only by the Bible and Shakespeare. Creator of the immortal Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, Christie’s mastery of plotting, misdirection, and human nature made her the undisputed Queen of Mystery. The Missing Will is a shining example of her early ingenuity in the short form.