It seemed kinda timely to read one of Agatha Christie’s collection of short stories with the title - The adventure of the Christmas pudding! And what a feast is served. Of course there’s the main course which certainly finishes with a sumptuous ruby laden plum pudding which honestly made my mouth water in its description. Hercule Poirot is at his finest - delighting one and all with his almost magical powers of deduction.

I enjoyed all of the short stories - some more than others. There’s something about Poirot that is inimitable and while I do find him slightly irritating in his self assured arrogance I also have a soft spot for him.

While I thoroughly enjoyed the book it’s sitting in the three (probably three and a half stars) space for me. Looking forward to working my way through a lot more of Poirot…