The Clock with Thirteen Numbers | A Hercule Poirot Mystery

London, October 1938. Europe stands on the edge of war—and inside a quiet Mayfair study, a British civil servant is found dead beside a clock that should not exist. The brass carriage clock has thirteen numbers on its face and displays the impossible time of 12:61. When Scotland Yard is unable to understand the strange clue, Inspector Japp turns to Hercule Poirot. But the mystery reaches far beyond one locked study. Victor Harlow was secretly protecting a list containing the names of people working against the growing threat of war across Europe—and someone is willing to destroy every life connected to it. As Poirot questions a calm diplomatic widow, a frightened German chemist and a mysterious Russian translator, he begins to uncover a dangerous web of secrets, coercion and betrayal. The answer lies inside the impossible clock—but finding it may place dozens of innocent lives in danger. Can Hercule Poirot decipher Victor Harlow’s final message before the secret list falls into the wrong hands? Set against the fog-covered streets of pre-war London, The Clock with Thirteen Numbers is a full-length classic detective mystery filled with political intrigue, hidden motives, psychological suspense and the brilliant deductions of Hercule Poirot. Make yourself comfortable, dim the lights and join us for a mystery where every number hides a secret—and one impossible hour reveals the truth. Subscribe for more full-length classic detective mysteries, vintage crime stories and atmospheric bedtime audiobooks. Disclaimer: This is an original, fan-made fictional mystery created exclusively for this channel and inspired by the traditions of classic detective fiction. It is not an official Agatha Christie story or adaptation and is not affiliated with, authorised by or endorsed by any official estate, publisher or rights holder. The plot, dialogue, narration, editing, visual presentation and atmospheric details used in this production have been independently created for entertainment purposes.