The Augean Stables: a Hercule Poirot Short Story(1940)

Αχιλλέας ΚυριαζήςAgatha Christie

Challenge #5 is the next one to confront Hercule Poirot as he works to complete his version of the twelve Labours of Hercules. More than 2,000 years ago, the Greek hero of mythology had been charged with cleaning the stables of King Augeas of Elis - a huge and unappealing task!

Our distinguished detective is in private discussion with Sir George Conway and Prime Minister Edward Ferrier at their request. They need his help on a political matter. He finds it all boring. How not to show it is the question. When the PM comments, "We set to work to clean up the mess, shall I say the Augean Stables?" Poirot is startled and realizes that this is his fifth challenge.

Librarian's note: this entry is for the story, "The Augean Stables." Collections of short stories by the author can be found elsewhere on Goodreads. Individual entries for all Poirot short stories can be found by searching Goodreads for: "a Hercule Poirot Short Story."