Agatha Christie's The Double Clue

One-Acts 20

By: Heather Lynn
Cast: 2 M, 4 F
Performance Time: Approximately 20-30 minutes, 24 pgs

MYSTERY. Adapted from the story by Agatha Christie. Mrs. Hardman, a wealthy collector, summons famed detective Hercule Poirot to recover her jewels that were stolen at a tea party, which was attended by several high-society guests. Poirot investigates four suspects: a Russian countess, an English grande dame whose aunt is a kleptomaniac, a South African millionaire, and a discreet jewel agent for the well-to-do. During the investigation, Poirot discovers two clues, but for him, two clues are too many! Features the first appearance of Christie’s recurring character, the captivating Countess Vera Rossakoff. Easy to stage with just a few set pieces.

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