The Affair of the Northern Star | A Hercule Poirot Mystery

Aboard the opulent Northern Star, a luxury train bound for the Scottish Highlands, a priceless diamond necklace vanishes from a locked compartment. As suspicion falls on a cast of intriguing passengers—from a haughty dowager to a secretive businessman—Hercule Poirot must use his unmatched deductive skills to unmask the thief. Set against the backdrop of 1930s elegance, this mystery weaves deception, hidden motives, and Poirot’s brilliance into a thrilling journey. Join Nocturnal Tales for this classic Agatha Christie tale of glamour, intrigue, and genius.

Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:15 Chapter 1: The Northern Star Sets Forth – Poirot boards the luxurious train.
00:10:30 Chapter 2: Jazz and Jewels – Tensions simmer beneath the elegance.
00:18:45 Chapter 3: The Vanishing Diamonds – Lady Abernathy’s necklace disappears.
00:25:00 Chapter 4: The Lace Fragment – Poirot discovers a vital clue.
00:35:20 Chapter 5: Poirot’s Inquiries – The suspects’ alibis unravel.
00:45:10 Chapter 6: The Cryptic Note – A mysterious message and a shadowy figure.
00:55:30 Chapter 7: Unmasking the Thief – Poirot reveals the culprit.
01:05:00 Chapter 8: Journey’s End – Justice prevails as the train reaches Inverness.

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DISCLAIMER:
This story is a fan-made work of fiction inspired by the classic characters created by Agatha Christie. It is created purely for entertainment purposes and does not intend to infringe upon any copyrights, trademarks, or other rights. The characters and settings remain the intellectual property of their respective owners, and this work seeks to honor and celebrate the legacy of the original Hercule Poirot stories.

This story was written by Nicolas Laverty for Nocturnal Tales and narrated by Nocturnal Tales.

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