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As I left Ravenswood that night, I couldn't help but wonder: who would have been next if the second gong had not sounded?
Don’t let the search for a phantom PDF ruin the joy of discovering a rare Poirot puzzle. The story exists. The mystery has a solution. And now, you know exactly where to find it—legally, safely, and completely.
For readers who have enjoyed "The Second Gong," we recommend exploring more of Agatha Christie's works, such as:
The room fell silent. At 8:15 PM, the second gong sounded, and Mr. Harcourt declared, "Ah, the time has come!" He nodded to Jenkins, who stepped forward and handed a small piece of paper to Mrs. James.
Q: Is "The Second Gong" a part of a collection of short stories? A: Yes, "The Second Gong" has been included in various collections of Agatha Christie's short stories, such as "The Listerdale Mystery" (1934) and "The Complete Miss Marple Stories" (1979).
The Second Gong was expanded into Dead Man’s Mirror (1937), which adds a second murder and more red herrings. Many critics prefer the short story for its lean, almost mathematical elegance. The novel fleshes out the characters but dilutes the purity of the “single mistake” — the killer’s error of ringing the gong with a slightly different tone, betraying their identity.
The guests began to murmur, glancing at their watches. Mr. Harcourt stood, a mischievous glint in his eye, and announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, I propose a little game. Between the first and second gong, one of you will be asked to leave the room. The person who departs will be...well, that person will face a rather...unpleasant surprise."
| Feature | "The Second Gong" (Original) | "Dead Man's Mirror" (Rewritten) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Short Story (~6,000 words) | Novella (~15,000 words) | | Victim's Name | Mr. Lytcham Close | Sir Gervase Chevenix-Gore | | Setting | The study | A pseudo-Gothic mansion | | Poirot's Entry | Arrives after the crime | Invited to dinner before the crime | | Canon Status | Uncollected (rare) | Widely available in print |
: The legendary detective who must untangle the timeline of the "gongs". Hubert Lytcham Roche
: When the second gong sounds, Hubert doesn't appear. Instead, Hercule Poirot arrives, having been summoned by a mysterious letter from the host claiming he was being defrauded. The Mystery: Locked Door, Loaded Gun
As I left Ravenswood that night, I couldn't help but wonder: who would have been next if the second gong had not sounded?
Don’t let the search for a phantom PDF ruin the joy of discovering a rare Poirot puzzle. The story exists. The mystery has a solution. And now, you know exactly where to find it—legally, safely, and completely.
For readers who have enjoyed "The Second Gong," we recommend exploring more of Agatha Christie's works, such as:
The room fell silent. At 8:15 PM, the second gong sounded, and Mr. Harcourt declared, "Ah, the time has come!" He nodded to Jenkins, who stepped forward and handed a small piece of paper to Mrs. James.
Q: Is "The Second Gong" a part of a collection of short stories? A: Yes, "The Second Gong" has been included in various collections of Agatha Christie's short stories, such as "The Listerdale Mystery" (1934) and "The Complete Miss Marple Stories" (1979).
The Second Gong was expanded into Dead Man’s Mirror (1937), which adds a second murder and more red herrings. Many critics prefer the short story for its lean, almost mathematical elegance. The novel fleshes out the characters but dilutes the purity of the “single mistake” — the killer’s error of ringing the gong with a slightly different tone, betraying their identity.
The guests began to murmur, glancing at their watches. Mr. Harcourt stood, a mischievous glint in his eye, and announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, I propose a little game. Between the first and second gong, one of you will be asked to leave the room. The person who departs will be...well, that person will face a rather...unpleasant surprise."
| Feature | "The Second Gong" (Original) | "Dead Man's Mirror" (Rewritten) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Short Story (~6,000 words) | Novella (~15,000 words) | | Victim's Name | Mr. Lytcham Close | Sir Gervase Chevenix-Gore | | Setting | The study | A pseudo-Gothic mansion | | Poirot's Entry | Arrives after the crime | Invited to dinner before the crime | | Canon Status | Uncollected (rare) | Widely available in print |
: The legendary detective who must untangle the timeline of the "gongs". Hubert Lytcham Roche
: When the second gong sounds, Hubert doesn't appear. Instead, Hercule Poirot arrives, having been summoned by a mysterious letter from the host claiming he was being defrauded. The Mystery: Locked Door, Loaded Gun