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Souborné vydání příběhů Asterix z Galie, Asterix a zlatý srp, Asterix gladiátorem a Asterix a Gótové.

Milovníci Agathy Christie zajisté vědí, že slavná spisovatelka vytvořila vedle ohromujícího množství detektivních románů a povídek též šestnáct divadelních her (a nejnovější průzkumy ukazují, že patrně nejde o definitivní počet). Tento soubor přináší trojici z nich. Legendární londýnské představení Pasti na myši zaznamenalo od svého prvního uvedení před pětašedesáti lety už více než dvacet tisíc repríz a dodnes baví další a další diváky. Svědkyni obžaloby (1953), adaptaci stejnojmenné povídky ze sbírky Smrtonoš, označují kritici za nejlepší autorčin divadelní počin. A Pavučina (1954), napsaná a původně určená pro oblíbenou britskou herečku Margaret Lockwoodovou, patří pro změnu k nejzábavnějším. Ctitelé napínavých příběhů z pera královny zločinu si perly její dramatické tvorby rozhodně vychutnají! 2. vydání.

As one of the youngest ever winners of the Grand National, Nick 'Foxy' Foxton's career as a world class jockey is on perfect track until a near fatal accident cuts his dream brutally short. But when he returns to Aintree as a spectator years later, nothing can prepare him for what unfolds. Minutes before the biggest event on the racing calendar, Nick's affable American colleague Herb Kovak is shot at point blank range, the gunman disappearing amongst the stunned crowd. Along with the police, Nick is left baffled as to why anyone would want to kill such an apparently gentle soul. With the press speculating links to gangland crime and a crumpled note containing a threatening message found in the dead man's coat, Nick begins to doubt how well he really knew Herb. And on discovering Herb had named him as the benefactor of his will, Nick questions why he has been entrusted with the legacy. Is this a generous gift from a friend or is it, in fact, a poisoned chalice?

How can lovely Queen Cleopatra show Julius Caesar that ancient Egypt is still a great nation? Her architect Edifis recruits his Gaulish friends to help him build a magnificent palace within three months. There are villainous saboteurs to be outwitted, but Asterix, Obelix and Getafix still find time to go sight-seeing - and leave their mark on the pyramids and the Sphinx's nose.

In this gripping thriller, Captain Thomas Forsyth's tour in Afghanistan is abruptly ended when he is severely injured by a roadside bomb. Upon returning home to his mother, a prominent racehorse trainer, he discovers that her training business is in jeopardy, facing threats far more dangerous than mere bad luck. Tom finds himself in a different but equally perilous environment where his military training is put to the test—it's a fight for survival. This latest collaboration between Dick Francis and Felix Francis delivers the suspense and excitement fans have come to expect, making it their most dazzling work yet. The Francis legacy is evident, with accolades highlighting their ability to draw readers in with spare yet effective prose. Dick Francis, a celebrated post-war National Hunt jockey, transitioned to writing after his racing career, producing numerous bestsellers and establishing himself as a master of suspense. He passed away in 2010, leaving behind a remarkable literary legacy. Felix, his younger son, has increasingly taken on a significant role in their writing partnership, continuing the tradition of thrilling storytelling. This novel marks the fourth installment in their father-son collaboration.

A lawyer and amateur jockey defends a champion jockey accused of killing a fellow rider.

Monsieur Renauld dies on a golf course just days after sending a plea for help to detective Poirot. Since Renauld possessed a plundered fortune, a scorned wife, a mistress, and an estranged son, there is no lack of suspects. It's up to Poirot to put the police onto the culprit before more murders occur.

Gaul, now France, has always been famous for its food and drink - so when, for a bet with the Romans, Asterix and Obelix travel round collecting local delicacies they start on the journey home with all sorts of goodies. First, however, they must outwit the thieves Villanus and Unscrupulus. And who's that little dog who has been following them all the way?

Dvojjazyčný soubor detektivních příběhů obsahuje celkem šest povídek z pera Agathy Christie. V Případu ztracené závěti se na známého detektiva Hercula Poirota obrací mladá žena, které její nebožtík strýc připravil opravdu důmyslný hlavolam, aby se tak ujistil, že si zaslouží stát se jeho dědičkou. Poirot osobně napomůže i vyřešení tajuplného případu vraždy v povídce Dobrodružství s italským šlechticem. Povídky Rádžův smaragd a Mužnost Edwarda Robinsona patří k autorčiným oblíbeným humorným textům, které nijak neidealizují vztahy mezi muži a ženami. Labutí píseň čtenáře pro změnu zavede do podivuhodného světa opery a povídka Poslední seance je výjimečná tím, že se vážně zabývá oblíbeným tématem Agathy Christie: vyvoláváním duchů a nadpřirozenými jevy.

The 21st album chronicling the adventures of Asterix and friends.

From Felix Francis, bestselling author and co-author with Dick Francis, comes a thrilling new installment set in the competitive world of horse racing. When Mark Shillingford commentates on a race where his twin sister Clare, a talented jockey, finishes third, he becomes suspicious. As a professional, he knows she should have won. Did she lose intentionally? Was the race fixed? This behavior is uncharacteristic for her. That night, Mark confronts Clare, but their heated argument ends with her storming off—marking the last time he sees her alive. Hours later, she seemingly jumps to her death from a hotel balcony. Overwhelmed with grief and guilt, Mark embarks on a quest for answers. What drove Clare to her demise? Or was it truly suicide? Packed with the suspense and excitement that fans of Dick Francis have come to love, this novel solidifies Felix Francis's reputation as a master thriller writer. The narrative is described as spare yet compelling, drawing readers in with its relentless pace. Felix, the younger son of the legendary Dick Francis, has taken on a more prominent role in writing since his father's passing, and this novel marks his second solo effort in the Dick Francis legacy.

Getafix has broken his golden sickle, so Asterix and Obelix visit Lutetia to buy a new one for him. But the sicklesmith--a cousin of Obelix--has vanished without a trace. Where could he have gone? And can Asterix solve the mystery and bring Getafix what he needs?

Damage - the gripping new thriller from Felix Francis. Jeff Hinkley, undercover investigator for the British Horseracing Authority, is looking into the shady activities of a racehorse trainer. But as he's tailing his quarry through the Cheltenham Racing Festival, the last thing he expects to witness is a gruesome murder. Could it have something to do with the reason the trainer was banned in the first place - the administration of illegal drugs to his horses? Days later, it's discovered that many more horses test positive for prohibited stimulants, a scandal that could throw horse-racing into disrepute. It's no surprise when the BHA receives a demand - pay up or face the consequences. In order to limit the damage to the sport, it's critical that Jeff find the perpetrator . . . but he'll soon learn he's up against someone who will stop at nothing to prevail. Jeff's mental and physical well-being is tested t the very limit, as his life is put on the line.

When Sir Richard Stewart, chair of the horseracing authority, demands ex-investigator Sid Halley examine some suspicious races, he is goven a firm 'no'. Sid retired six years ago - and nothing will make him go back. But he's wrong.

- The adventure of the Christmas pudding - The mystery of the Spanish chest - The under dog - Four-and-twenty blackbirds - The dream - Greenshaw's folly

When a number of leading scientists disappear without a trace, concern grows within the international intelligence community. And the one woman who appears to hold the key to the mystery is dying from injuries sustained in a plane crash. Meanwhile, in a Casablanca hotel room, Hilary Craven prepares to take her own life. But her suicide attempt is about to be interrupted by a man who will offer her an altogether more thrilling way to die. . . .

Ned Talbot has worked all his life as a bookmaker - taking over the family business from his grandfather - so he knows not to expect any sympathy from the punters as they count their winnings, and he his losses. Ned wonders if it's worth it any more. When a grey-haired man steps forward from the crowd claiming to be his father, Ned's life is thrown into far deeper turmoil

One of the defining novels of the entire crime genre, Gaston Leroux's The Mystery of the Yellow Room has inspired readers and writers including Agatha Christie and John Dickson Carr, and is now republished in hardback in the Detective Club series with a brand new introduction.

An outbreak of kleptomania at a student hostel was not normally the sort of crime that aroused Hercule Poirot’s interest. But when he saw the list of stolen and vandalized items – including a stethoscope, some old flannel trousers, a box of chocolates, a slashed rucksack and a diamond ring found in a bowl of soup – he congratulated the warden, Mrs Hubbard, on a ‘unique and beautiful problem’. The list made absolutely no sense at all. But, reasoned Poirot, if this was merely a petty thief at work, why was everyone at the hostel so frightened?

All great crime writers have their favourite creations. Similarly, every great sleuth has his, or her, own preferred method of deduction. This collection of short stories features Parker Pyne, Mr Satterthwaite and, of course, Poirot - who finds his skills tested to the full.

The new Hercule Poirot novel - another brilliant murder mystery that can only be solved by the eponymous Belgian detective and his 'little grey cells'.

A poisoning many years ago may not have been accidental after all... Tommy and Tuppence Beresford have just become the proud owners of an old house in an English village. Along with the property, they have inherited some worthless bric-a-brac, including a collection of antique books. While rustling through a copy of The Black Arrow, Tuppence comes upon a series of apparently random underlinings. However, when she writes down the letters, they spell out a very disturbing message:M a r y - J o r d a n - d i d - n o t - d i e - n a t u r a l l y...And sixty years after their first murder, Mary Jordan's enemies are still ready to kill...