01 - Affair at the Semiramis Hotel by A. E. W. Mason

Step into the world of Inspector Hanaud, a distinguished member of the French Sûreté, and the inspiration behind Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot. Different from the renowned Sherlock Holmes, Hanaud is a stout, professional policeman relying on psychological analysis above physical clues. Explore his intriguing journey in The Affair At The Semiramis Hotel, a captivating novella that is the second in a seven-part series. Was the reported robbery and murder a real event or merely a mescal-induced delusion of the witness? Unravel this mystery with Hanaud and his confidante, retired London banker Mr. Julius Ricardo. The series, available on Project Gutenberg Australia, starts with At The Villa Rose and proceeds to The House Of The Arrow. Immerse yourself in this riveting detective saga, masterfully penned by Mason.