Quotes About Sleuth

They left the cabin. Race locked the door and took the key with him. "We can come back later," he said. "The first thing to do is to get all the facts clear.

Poirot laughed. "The moral of that is, always look under the mats!

After this conversation, Monsieur Poirot, I shall wonder that there is anyone left alive!

Agatha Christie

Death in the Clouds

Agatha Christie

Ulick Norman Owen.

I've never had any chance at displaying my talents as a sleuth. I think I might be rather good at it.

men like your Hercule Poirot don't have to look for crime—it comes to them.

How lightly and easily you put the matter aside! Let me tell you that no matter is finished with until Hercule Poirot ceases to concern himself with it!

Agatha Christie

Quite unconsciously he backed away a little towards the door. Inspector Neele noted the movement.

You can't tell anything by my voice. I'm a detective. Heard from him how?

Well, what were your favorite books?" "When?" "As a young girl." "Nancy Drew. I read dozens of them. I loved the idea of a girl detective.

What?' Cramer's eyes widened. 'Where the hell does Shepherd come in?' 'I don't know. Archie doesn't like him, and I have learned that it is always quite possible that anyone he doesn't like may be a murderer.

Detective Bone

I'm sure anyone who likes a good crime, provided it is not the victim.

Elvis Cole Detective Agency, two clues for the price of one. Discounts available.

It figures--it's always either the butler or the resurrected mate. [Elianna]

I was the weirdest kid: I wanted to see the police file - in grade school! I was convinced I could crack the case if I just had that file.

I'd be an absolutely appalling detective... Appalling.

I always thought if I wasn't an actor, I might make quite a good detective - mainly because I'm nosey.

Who do I look like, Nancy freaking Drew?

Lady Molly, perhaps?