Hercule Poirot is hired by Lord Pearson, who happens to the head of the bank where Poirot keeps his accounts, to find Mr. Wu Ling who was to have attended a meeting at the bank hat morning, but has disappeared. The missing man was to sell the bank a deed to a silver mine. When the man is found dead, finds himself searching for a killer. All of the evidence seems to point to an American, Charles Lester, but Poirot finds that to be just a little too convenient. At home, Poirot and Captain Hastings find themselves involved in a vicious game of Monopoly!
Written by garykmcd
Anachronisms:
The action begins on August 2, 1935 as shown by the hotel register, but the London version of Monopoly was not produced until 1936.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Captain Hastings:
Community Chest. You've won second prize in a beauty contest. Collect ten pounds. Hercule Poirot:
Thank you very much, Hastings. It would appear that skill plays but a little part in this game, hein? Captain Hastings:
It's all about skill. What to buy and when. Where to put your property. See more »