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Mr. Dacenheim, of a very important financial firm, goes for a walk one day, & necer returns. Poirot, from his chair, solves the case, with a little assistance from Inspector Japp.

I love that Poirot uses logic to solve crimes. No machines, guns, or violence, just "the little grey cells." Awesome!
mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I loved this one; Poirot solving the mystery without even leaving his chair adds a huge charm. Good work !

Another fun Poirot short story. This one solved without Poirot even leaving his room.

Hastings was so ready to tape his facts up on the fridge.

Damn you Poirot, annihilator of dreams.
mysterious medium-paced

entertaining story featuring a friendly bet with Inspector Japp and a classic 'Poirot doesn't even have to leave his chair to figure it out' ending

3,5✨
mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

entertaining 

Audiobook 3.5 stars.

I really liked this short story, and I loved that it was read by David Suchet himself! Really enjoyable short read.