Hercule Poirot is invited by wealthy industrialist / pork pie king, Benedict Farley, to take on his case. When they meet at Mr Farley's factory, Mr Farley tells Poirot that he believes someone is trying to hypnotise him into committing suicide. Mr Poirot is quite dismissive of Mr Farley's suggestion and the meeting ends. The next day, Mr Farley is found dead in his office, shot through the head, apparently at his own hand. Chief Inspector Japp would normally write it up as suicide and close the case, but the fact that Poirot was previously contacted by Mr Farley makes him think it could be murder, and that Poirot's assistance is needed.
Reasonably intriguing, especially as regards the murder method. Motives are quite basic. Quite a few dead giveaways right at the beginning to some of the machinations involved in the plot.
A nice sub-plot involving Miss Lemon and her typewriter. Supporting cast includes Joely Richardson.
Reasonably intriguing, especially as regards the murder method. Motives are quite basic. Quite a few dead giveaways right at the beginning to some of the machinations involved in the plot.
A nice sub-plot involving Miss Lemon and her typewriter. Supporting cast includes Joely Richardson.