Agatha Christie was a British writer and one of the most widely read authors of all time. She became famous for novels like Murder on the Orient Express and And Then There Were None. Her mysteries are logical, tightly constructed, and full of clever twists. Her clear and precise style keeps readers guessing until the very end.
"First, there were ten - a curious assortment of strangers summoned as weekend guests to a private island off the coast of Devon. Their host, an eccentric millionaire unknown to all of them, is nowhere to be found. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they're unwilling to reveal - and a secret that will seal their fate. For each has been marked for murder, and one by one they begin to fall prey to an unseen hand. As the only people on the island, unable to leave and unable to call for help, they know that the only possible suspects are among their number. And only the dead are above suspicion."--BOOK JACKET.
Five Little Pigs / Endless Night / At Bertram's Hotel / Evil under the Sun / Sparkling Cyanide / A Murder is Announced / The ABC Murder
1968 pages
69 hours of reading
Seven Deadly Sins -- Seven Motives For Murder. An attractive hardback of seven of the best Agatha Christie crime thrillers, themed around the timeless motives of Sin! THE ABC MURDERS Pride is the excessive belief in one's own abilities. A murderer has the arrogance to challenge Hercule Poirot's detective prowess... A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED Envy is the desire for another's status and abilities. A mysterious joker is eager for Miss Blacklock's money – and her death... EVIL UNDER THE SUN Lust is the craving for the pleasures of the body. Actress Arlena Stuart has the reputation of a 'man-eater' – until her murder... SPARKLING CYANIDE Sloth is the idle avoidance of work. Money doesn't need to be earned: it can be married, won or inherited – so long as someone dies... ENDLESS NIGHT Avarice is the greed for material gain. Buy the perfect piece of land for your dream house – but be wary of curses and psychopaths... AT BERTRAM'S HOTEL Gluttony is the appetite to consume more than you need. Miss Marple wonders if a series of robberies are for money – or just the thrill... FIVE LITTLE PIGS Wrath is the fury when love is spurned. A woman is convicted of poisoning her adulterous husband – but there are five other suspects...
Five complete Agatha Christie novels, including: THIRTEEN AT DINNER, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, THE ABC MURDERS, CARDS ON THE TABLE, and DEATH ON THE NILE.
Agatha Christie's memoirs about her travels to Syria and Iraq in the 1930s with her archaeologist husband Max Mallowan Agatha Christie was already well known as a crime writer when she accompanied her husband, Max Mallowan, to Syria and Iraq in the 1930s. She took enormous interest in all his excavations, and when friends asked what her strange life was like, she decided to answer their questions in this delightful book. First published in 1946, Come, Tell Me How You Live is now reissued in B format. It gives a charming picture of Agatha Christie herself, and is, as Jacquetta Hawkes concludes in her Introduction, 'a pure pleasure to read'.
CLASSIC CRIME. Marking exactly 100 years since Agatha Christie wrote THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES, this special edition brings together the first Poirot novel with her last, and includes new cover paintings by Tom Adams, special introductions, and a unique letter from Hercule Poirot himself never before published in the UK. CURTAIN, written 25 years later but not published until 1976, takes the elderly Belgian detective and his old friend Captain Hastings back to Styles, the rambling country house where they solved their first murder together - and where history seems determined to repeat itself.
At Last All The Poirot Short Stories In A Single Volume My Name Is Hercule Poirot And I Am Probably The Greatest Detective In The World. The Dapper, Moustache-Twirling Little Belgian With The Egg-Shaped Head, Curious Mannerisms And Inordinate Respect For His Own Little Grey Cells Has Solved Some Of The Most Puzzling Crimes Of The Century. Appearing In Agatha Christie S Very First Novel In 1920 And Her Very Last In 1975, Hercule Poirot Became The Most Celebrated Detective Since Sherlock Holmes, Appearing In 33 Novels, A Play, And These 51 Short Stories. Arranged In Their Original Publication Order, These Short Stories Provide A Feast For Hardened Agatha Christie Addicts As Well As Those Who Have Grown To Love The Detective Through His Many Film And Television Appearances.
Experience Agatha Christie's classic mystery in a fresh way with this official graphic novel adaptation. When the Orient Express is halted by a snowdrift, a murder occurs, and detective Hercule Poirot must uncover the killer among the passengers. This vibrant hardback edition is ideal for fans and newcomers alike.
A brand new Poirot omnibus, featuring four of the world-renowned detective's most challenging cases: Three-Act Tragedy, Sad Cypress, Evil Under the Sun and The Hollow
The book that topped the international online poll held in Agatha Christie's 125th birthday year to discover which of her 80 crime books was the world's favourite. 1939. Europe teeters on the brink of war. Ten strangers are invited to Soldier Island, an isolated rock near the Devon coast. Cut off from the mainland, with their generous hosts Mr and Mrs U.N. Owen mysteriously absent, they are each accused of a terrible crime. When one of the party dies suddenly they realise they may be harbouring a murderer among their number. The 10 strangers include a reckless playboy, a troubled Harley Street doctor, a formidable judge, an uncouth detective, an unscrupulous mercenary, a God-fearing spinster, two restless servants, a highly decorated general and an anxious secretary. One by one they are picked off. Who will survive? And who is the killer? Copies of an ominous nursery rhyme hang in each room, the murders mimicking the awful fates of its 'Ten Little Soldier Boys'. The clear winner in an international online poll held to discover the world's favourite Agatha Christie book, this new paperback also coincides with a new 3-part BBC TV adaptation featuring a stellar ensemble cast: Douglas Booth, Charles Dance, Maeve Dermody, Burn Gorman, Anna Maxwell Martin, Sam Neill, Miranda Richardson, Toby Stephens, Noah Taylor and Aidan Turner.
Voted by the British Crime Writers’ Association as the best crime novel ever written — and said to be Christie’s favorite of her novels — this suspenseful whodunit is the third book following detective Hercule Poirot, still stumping readers over ninety years after its initial publication.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, And Then There Were None, Witness for the Prosecution, Death on the Nile
594 pages
21 hours of reading
This volume features four murder classics that solidified Agatha Christie’s status as the unparalleled “Queen of Crime.” "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" (1926) is often hailed as her most brilliant work, where Hercule Poirot investigates a doctor’s murder in a small English village. The clues are all present, yet the killer's identity remains a shocking surprise for most readers. "And Then There Were None" (1939), also known as "Ten Little Indians," became a successful play and was adapted for film and television. This iconic “locked room” mystery involves ten strangers, each harboring a guilty secret, who are systematically murdered on an isolated island, following a nursery rhyme. Its ending surpasses even the adaptations. "Witness for the Prosecution" (1948), adapted into a hit play and film, tells the story of a wife who, for mysterious reasons, testifies against her husband in a murder trial, culminating in a breathtaking “double-twist” ending that has captivated audiences. Lastly, "Death on the Nile" (1937), inspired by Christie’s travels in Egypt, showcases Hercule Poirot’s exceptional skills as he unravels the motiveless murder of a beautiful newlywed in the land of the Pharaohs, highlighting Christie’s keen psychological insight.
Collected here in one omnibus edition are four novels and ten short stories by the incomparable Agatha Christie; that's over nine hundred pages and three hundred thousand words of some of the greatest murder mysteries ever written. Included are The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Secret Adversary, Murder on the Links, The Man in the Brown Suit, and Poirot Investigates (UK Edition).Agatha Christie is the best selling novelist of all times having sold more than two billion books. Her work has been translated into more than one hundred languages and countless Tele-plays. In 1955, Christie was the first recipient of the Mystery Writers of America's highest honour, the Grand Master Award. Later that same year, Witness for the Prosecution received an Edgar Award for Best Play. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd was voted the best crime novel ever.
Miss Marple. Ah, yes. The mind flies instantly to St. Mary Mead, with its Blue Boar, vicarage, church, and little nest of Queen Anne and Georgian houses, including that of Jane Marple. The beloved Miss Marple, who is the amazingly clever and plucky octogenarian, addicted to undercover sleuthing. Includes the following Miss Marple mysteries: The Body in the Library (1916) A Caribbean Mystery (1964) The 4:50 from Paddington (1957) The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side (1962) Nemesis (1971)
Four of Agatha Christieâe(tm)s twelve, celebrated Miss Marple novels in a single volume, bound in the stylish livery of the new series. The Body in the Library Itâe(tm)s seven in the morning, and the body of a young woman is found in the Bantryâe(tm)s library. And whatâe(tm)s the connection with another dead girl, found in a deserted quarry? Miss Marple is invited to investigate the mystery before tongues start to wagâe¦ and another innocent victim is murdered in cold blood. The Moving Finger The quiet inhabitants of Lymstock are unsettled by a sudden outbreak of hate-mail. But when one of the recipients commits suicide, only Miss Marple questions the coronerâe(tm)s verdict. Is this the work of a poison penâe¦or a poisoner? A Murder is Announced An advertisement in the Chipping Cleghorn Gazette announces the time and place of a forthcoming murder. Many think itâe(tm)s a hoax âe" but the owner of the house named as the murder site is less than impressed. Especially when half the village turn up at the allotted time and then the lights go outâe¦ and the screaming starts. 4.50 from Paddington As two trains run together, side by side, Mrs McGillicuddy watches a murder. Then the other train draws away. With no other witnesses, and not even a body, who will take her story seriously. The she remembers her old friend Miss Marpleâe¦
Another four of Agatha Christieâe(tm)s twelve, celebrated Miss Marple novels in a single volume, bound in the stylish livery of the new series. A Caribbean Mystery As Miss Marple dozes in the West Indian sun, an old soldier talks of elephant shooting and scandals. Then he dies âe" shortly after offering to show her a picture of a murderer. Itâe(tm)s not long before the deceptively frail detective finds herself investigating a most exotic murderâe¦ A Pocket Full of Rye Rex Fortescue, âe~kingâe(tm) of a financial empire, was in his counting house; his âe~queenâe(tm) was in the parlourâe¦and thatâe(tm)s exactly where they were when they died. There are baffling similarities between the rhyme and the crime and it takes all Miss Marpleâe(tm)s ingenuity to find themâe¦ The Mirror Crackâe(tm)d from Side to Side Marina Gregg, the famous actress, witnesses a murder in her country home. But what gave her the expression of frozen terror that only Dolly Bantry saw? Dolly, of course, knows just who can find out: her old friend Miss Marpleâe¦ They Do It With Mirrors To fulfil a promise to an old schoolfriend, Miss Marple stays in a country house âe" with 200 juvenile delinquents and seven heirs to an old ladyâe(tm)s fortune. One of them is a murderer âe" with, it seems, a talent for being in two places at onceâe¦
After the Great War, life can never be the same again. Wounds need healing, and the horror of violent death banished into memory. Captain Arthur Hastings is invited to the rolling country estate of Styles to recuperate from injuries sustained at the Front. It is the last place he expects to encounter murder. Fortunately he knows a former detective, a belgian refugee, who has grow bored of retirement...
Can you work out whodunnit, with what and why, like Marple and Poirot? Put your armchair detective abilities to the ultimate test. Do you have the flair, order and method of Poirot, or the unassuming, shrewd intelligence of Miss Marple? You're going to need it... Welcome to Greenway, Agatha Christie's beloved home in the English countryside. A place of rest and relaxation, it is also where she loves to read her latest mystery to guests. And on your visit to Greenway, a mystery is afoot. A body has been found and only you can solve the puzzle. Who is the victim and what has befallen them? With the murderous culprit leaving behind the most perplexing puzzles to solve, clues are scattered throughout the house and grounds. With 100 puzzles to dive into, can you solve the mystery, following the trail in the home of the Queen of Crime? Brush off your moustache, collect your knitting needles and put your little grey cells to good use with this puzzling series of events. From logic puzzles to choose your own adventure, from word searches and missing word games, immerse yourself in the world of Agatha Christie.
Millions of fans the world over got to know her beloved characters, Hercule Poirot, Miss Jane Marple, and the rest, yet for decades little was known about their creator. Dame Agatha Christie was a woman who scrupulously kept her private life hidden from view, dodging the press, granting no interviews, and even, for a brief time, famously disappearing. But shortly after the great lady's death, the silence was broken when An Autobiography was finally published. The witty, insightful, and immensely entertaining reflections of a marvelous talent, An Autobiography is as compulsively readable as Christie's novels. In her own inimitable style, a brilliant eccentric whose life encapsulated her times sheds light on her past, including her childhood in Victorian England, her volunteer work during World War II, and, of course, her phenomenal career. Agatha Christie's An Autobiography brings into sharp focus a beloved and enduring literary icon whose imagination continues to mesmerize readers to this very day.
Stories of Mystery and Suspense by the Queen of Crime
1600 pages
56 hours of reading
This special edition boxset features Agatha Christie's four seasonal short story collections, showcasing her masterful storytelling across different times of the year. Each collection captures the essence of its respective season, offering a delightful blend of mystery and intrigue that fans of Christie will cherish. The sumptuous packaging adds an elegant touch, making it a perfect gift for lovers of classic literature and detective fiction.
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure filled with suspense and excitement. The story promises heart-pounding moments and unexpected twists that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Characters face daunting challenges, testing their courage and resilience as they navigate through intense situations. With a gripping plot that explores themes of bravery and survival, this book is perfect for those seeking an adrenaline rush and a captivating escape into a world of thrills.
Experience Agatha Christie's masterpiece as you've never seen it before with this brand-new graphic novel adaptation--featuring gorgeous full-color illustrations by Bob Al-Greene. "The murderer is with us--on the train now . . ." Just after midnight, the famous Orient Express is stopped in its tracks by a snowdrift. By morning, the millionaire Samuel Edward Ratchett lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Without a shred of doubt, one of his fellow passengers is the murderer. Isolated by the storm, detective Hercule Poirot must find the killer among a dozen of the dead man's enemies, before the murderer decides to strike again. This beautiful, full-color graphic novel adaptation brings this favorite mystery to life--perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike.
Agatha Christie's imaginative crime novels and thrillers made her a household name from the 1920s right through to her final books in the early 1970s. She was the creator of Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple. This work brings together N or M?, Towards Zero, Sparkling Cyanide and Crooked House, all four stand-alone novels written by her.
Tommy and Tuppence, two young people short of money and restless for excitement, embark on a daring business scheme - Young Adventurers Ltd. Their first assignment, for the sinister Mr Whittington, plunges the pair into danger.
"For God's sake, come!" Unfortunately, by the time Hercule Poirot received Monsieur Renauld's urgent plea, the millionaire was already dead, stabbed in the back, lying in a freshly dug grave on the golf course of his adjoining Merlinville estate. There's no lack of suspects: his wife, whose dagger served as the weapon; his embittered son, who would have killed for independence; and his mistress, who refused to be ignored; and each felt deserving of the dead man's fortune. The police think they've found the culprit. Poirot has his doubts. A second murder proves him right.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles, The Murder on the Links, Poirot Investigates
492 pages
18 hours of reading
Featuring the iconic detective Hercule Poirot, this collection comprises three intriguing mysteries by Agatha Christie. In "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," Poirot solves his first case involving a wealthy heiress's murder. "The Murder on the Links" sees him unraveling a complex plot linked to a golf course tragedy. Lastly, "Poirot Investigates" presents a series of short stories showcasing Poirot's sharp intellect and keen observation skills as he tackles various crimes. Each tale highlights Christie's masterful storytelling and intricate plotting.
This omnibus edition features a comprehensive collection of Agatha Christie's masterful storytelling, including four novels and ten short stories. Spanning over nine hundred pages, it showcases her unparalleled talent for crafting intricate murder mysteries that have captivated readers for generations. With a total of three hundred thousand words, this compilation promises to deliver suspense, clever plots, and unforgettable characters, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.
Three-in-one omnibus of Murder in Mesopotamia, Death on the Nile and Appointment with Death, plus an exclusive preface by Agatha Christie on the character of Poirot. There is nothing exotic about murder, no matter where it takes place. Away from home, Hercule Poirot finds that he cannot escape death, even when travelling across Mesopotamia, the Nile and Petra. MURDER IN MESOPOTAMIA At the Hassanieh dig deep in the Iraqi desert, the wife of a celebrated archaeologist is suffering from terrifying hallucinations. Apparent madness âe" until a murderer strikes. DEATH ON THE NILE The tranquillity of a Nile cruise is shattered by the discovery that a young girl has been shot through the head. Stylish and beautiful, she had everything âe" even enemies. APPOINTMENT WITH DEATH And among the towering red cliffs of Petra sits the corpse of Mrs Boynton. A tiny puncture mark on her wrist is the only sign of the fatal injection that killed her. Based on Agatha Christie's own experiences in the 1930s travelling with her husband, archaeologist Sir Max Mallowan, this trilogy of bestselling novels represents crime fiction at its very best. Here at last they are collected together in a single volume for Christmas.
Just After Midnight, A Snowdrift Stopped The Orient Express In Its Tracks. The Luxurious Train Was Surprisingly Full For The Time Of The Year. But By The Morning There Was One Passenger Fewer. An American Lay Dead In His Compartment, Stabbed A Dozen Times, His Door Locked From The Inside. With Tension Mounting, Detective Hercule Poirot Comes Up With Not One, But Two Solutions To The Crime.
Discover the man behind the moustache in this book of one-liners by the world's most famous Belgian detective, revealing the wit and wisdom of Hercule Poirot and his creator, Agatha Christie. A perfect stocking-filler for every Christie fan, to help celebrate her 125th birthday.
A striking novel of truth and soul-searching.Returning from a visit to her daughter in Iraq, Joan Scudamore finds herself unexpectedly alone and stranded in an isolated rest house by flooding of the railway tracks. Looking back over the years, Joan painfully re-examines her attitudes, relationships and actions and becomes increasingly uneasy about the person who is revealed to her…Famous for her ingenious crime books and plays, Agatha Christie also wrote about crimes of the heart, six bittersweet and very personal novels, as compelling and memorable as the best of her work.
Peril at End House / The Murder at Hazelmoor / Easy to Kill / Ten Little Indians / Evil Under the Sun - Complete & Unabridged
734 pages
26 hours of reading
Agatha ChristieFive Complete Novels of Murder and Detection: Peril at End House The Murder at Hazelmoor Easy to Kill Ten Little Indians Evil Under the Sun
Hercule Poirot boards a bus and goes to the aid of a beauty in a beastly predicament. Miss Jane Marple cycles into a viper's nest of danger and intrigue. Mr. Parker Pyne takes a train to a mansion where a dance of diabolical deceit awaits him. Harley Quin motors to an isolated country inn for a rendezvous with eerie evil. — And the one and only Agatha Christie offers thirteen unforgettable journeys from bewildering bafflement to startling solution for all who love a mystery.
Renowned for her mastery in crafting mysteries, Christie authored 66 detective novels and 15 short-story collections, featuring relatable and dignified characters. Her skillful blend of period themes with intricate storytelling, innovative plot structures, and psychological depth has captivated a diverse audience, solidifying her status as a leading figure in the genre.
This triple bill of one-act murder mysteries combines: the light-hearted comedy Afternoon at the Seaside, in which a detective attempts to find a priceless emerald necklace and the culprit who stole it; The Rats, a dark and chilling tale in which a pair of adulterous lovers find themselves lured to a flat, trapped like rats and framed for murder; and finally, The Patient, a tense thriller in which a woman has been hospitalised after seemingly falling from her balcony. "Three thrilling dénouements for the price of one." THE DAILY TELEGRAPH "A trio of playlets devoted, like the rest of her work, to whetting one's appetite for retribution." THE OBSERVER "They are, without exception, the work of an experienced and artful cook, whose interest is to please." THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time with her works outsold only by Shakespeare and the Bible. She is regarded by generations of fans as the greatest mystery writer ever, and her novels are read and cherished the world over. A thriller as well as a puzzler set in a foggy estate in Wales. This mystery opens as a stranger walks away from his ditched car toward a country manor to find a man murdered and his wife standing over him with a gun. But the woman is dazed and her confession unconvincing. The unexpected guest decides to help her and blame the murder on an intruder. Later, the police discover clues that point to a man who died two years previously and a pandora's box of loves and hates, suspicions and intrigues is opened to the night air. Originally written by Agatha Christie as a play in 1954, now rendered as a novel by Charles Osborne, The Unexpected Guest is a compelling tale of murder and deceit sure to entertain and amuse fans of Christie worldwide.
This omnibus features all four stand-alone novels written in the 1920s: The Secret Adversary, The Man in the Brown Suit, The Secret of Chimneys, and its sequel, The Seven Dials Mystery. Agatha Christie’s imaginative crime novels and thrillers established her as a household name from the 1920s to the early 1970s. While she is best known for Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple, her prolific output included many works featuring a variety of amateur sleuths, professional detectives, and unwitting bystanders caught in unexpected situations. This collection presents her twenty stand-alone novels chronologically, offering a fascinating glimpse into a changing world through six decades of investigation. Recurring characters like Superintendent Battle, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, Colonel Johnny Race, and Ariadne Oliver appear alongside many unique characters from individual stories. The result is a remarkable selection of mystery writing that showcases Christie’s talent beyond her famous detectives, affirming her status as The Queen of Crime.
Miss Marple featured in 20 short stories, published in a number of different collections in Britain and America. Presented here in their order of publication, Miss Marple uses her unique insight to deduce the truth about a series of unsolved crimes.
This is a collection of short stories featuring the Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. It is a follow-up book to "Hercule Poirot's Casebook".
A small cast, short version of an intimate psychological thriller taken from Philomel Cottage. Enid rejects her fiancé for newcomer Gerald and moves to a remote country cottage with him - where a dark and terrible climax takes place.
A brand new Agatha Christie omnibus, bringing together all four stand-alone
novels she wrote in the 1960s and early 70s - Endless Night, By the Pricking
of My Thumbs, Passenger to Frankfurt and her last book Postern of Fate.
The House Guests At Styles Seemed Perfectly To Captain Hastings: There Was His Own Daughter Judith, An Inoffensive Ornithologist Called Norton, Dashing Mr Allerton, Brittle Miss Cole, Doctor Franklin And His Fragile Wife Barbara, Nurse Craven, Colonel Luttrell And His Charming Wife Daisy, And The Charismatic Boyd-Carrington. So Hastings Was Shocked When Poirot Declared That One Of Them Was A Five-Times Murderer. True, The Ageing Detective Was Crippled With Arthritis, But Had His Deductive Instincts Finally Deserted Him?&
Reclusive tycoon Sir Oswald Coote and his melancholy wife, Lady Coote, have hit upon the ideal plan to spice up their quiet lives. They'll host a lavish weekend party at Chimneys -- their isolated estate. But the festive mood is clouded by doom. A practical joke involving seven clocks and a sleeping guest has ended in death -- indeed, in cause for alarm.
A small-town newspaper advertisement announces a murder, setting the stage for a perplexing mystery. Miss Marple, the renowned sleuth, is called upon to decipher the clues and uncover the truth behind the crime that unfolds. This exclusive authorized edition showcases the intricate plotting and engaging characters that define the work of the Queen of Mystery.
Renowned for her mastery in crafting engaging mysteries, the author has penned 66 detective novels and 15 short-story collections, showcasing a remarkable ability to blend period themes with intricate plots and psychological depth. Her characters are memorable and relatable, appealing to a wide range of readers. The unique combination of delicate storytelling and compelling narratives solidifies her status as one of the most celebrated mystery writers in the world.
A comprehensive and authorised biographical companion to the works of Agatha
Christie covering books, films, TV and plays - revised and updated edition.
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Shakespeare Survey is a yearbook of Shakespeare studies and production. Since 1948 Survey has published the best international scholarship in English and many of its essays have become classics of Shakespeare criticism. Each volume is devoted to a theme, or play, or group of plays; each also contains a section of reviews of the previous year's textual and critical studies and of major British performances. The books are illustrated with a variety of Shakespearean images and production photographs. The current editor of Survey is Peter Holland. The first eighteen volumes were edited by Allardyce Nicoll, numbers 19-33 by Kenneth Muir and numbers 34-52 by Stanley Wells. The virtues of accessible scholarship and a keen interest in performance, from Shakespeare's time to our own, have characterized the journal from the start. For the first time, numbers 1-50 are being reissued in paperback, available separately and as a set.
When Agatha Christie died on 12 January 1976, she was known throughout the world as the Queen of Crime, unrivalled as the best-selling novelist of all time with two billion books sold in more than 100 languages. Though she kept her private life a mystery, for some years Agatha had secretly written her autobiography, and when it was published after her death, millions of her fans agreed - this was her best story!From early childhood at the end of the 19th century, through two marriages and two World Wars, and her experiences both as a writer and on archaeological expeditions with her second husband, Max Mallowan, this book reveals the true genius of her legendary success with real passion and openness.
Miss Jane Marple is throwing a party, and the guests all have a story to tell--thirteen in all--each involving evil deeds and clever deduction. Reissue.
A collection of 10 Poirot stories which were featured in the first Poirot TV series. The collection was previously published as Hercule Poirot's Casebook by Fontana in 1989. The stories are:The Incredible TheftMurder in the MewsTriangle at RhodesThe DreamFour and Twenty BlackbirdsProblem at SeaThe Third-floor FlatThe Adventure of Johnnie WaverleyThe King of ClubsThe Adventure of the Clapham Cook
Includes all the Tommy & Tuppence, Harley Quinn and Parker Pyne stories!While Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple are Agatha Christie's best known creations, it was her other detectives which she admitted were her personal favourites:Partners in crime TOMMY & TUPPENCE are the husband-and-wife team who advertise as Young Adventurers Ltd. The mysterious MR QUIN has the knack of turning up unexpectedly to give awkward situations a helping hand. And retired civil servant PARKER PYNE solves unusual and exotic crimes for people with nowhere else to turn.For the first time, this book brings all their short stories together in one complete volume.Also inculdes four early Poirot cases, plus all six Star over Bethlehem stories!
"Linnet Ridgeway is rich, beautiful and clever. She appears to have everything. But Linnet also has enemies. When she is shot dead on a passenger boat in Egypt, it is fortunate that Hercule Poirot is also on the trip. But even for the great Belgian detective, this is not a simple case"--Cover
Hercule Poirot's relaxing holiday on the Cornish coast takes an unexpected turn when he meets young and pretty Nick Buckley. For it seems to Poirot that too many accidents have been happening to Nick and Poirot, with the help of Captain Hastings, is determined to prevent another accident becoming a tragedy. But even hiding Nick away in a nursing home does not prevent another attempt on Nick's life, and Poirot has to resort to subterfuge and cunning to solve this tricky case.
In 1922 Agatha Christie set sail on a 10-month voyage around the British Empire as part of a trade mission to promote the forthcoming British Empire Exhibition. Leaving their two-year-old daughter behind with Agatha's sister, Agatha and her husband set sail at the end of January and did not return until December.
Agatha Christie's ingenious murder mystery, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.
Did you know that one of the world's sharpest and most forensic minds inhabited the persona of an attractive old lady, with pink cheeks and blue eyes, and a gentle, rather fussy manner? Discover the secrets of Miss Marple in this gorgeous book of her quotes and sayings, and an essay by Agatha Christie appearing for the first time in any book!
The Secret Adversary, The Man in the Brown Suit, The Secret of Chimneys
588 pages
21 hours of reading
This collection features three captivating novels by Agatha Christie, showcasing her masterful storytelling and intricate plotting. Each story offers a unique mystery, filled with suspense and unexpected twists, highlighting Christie's renowned detective characters. Fans will appreciate the blend of classic whodunits and the psychological depth that defines her work, making this collection a must-have for mystery enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Six of Agatha Christie's short mysteries - three Miss Marple & three Hercule Poirot. Good ones too!The stories are:1. The Blue Geranium,2. The Four Suspects,3. The Herb of Death,4. The Million Dollar Bond Robbery,5. The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor, and6. The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge.The first three feature Miss Marple as selected from the 20 available, and the last three star Poirot. There are more than 50 Poirot short stories! Librarian's note: this entry is for the collection "Classic Mysteries: Poirot, Miss Marple." Each of the individual stories can be found elsewhere on Goodreads.
This anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together 15 tales
from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form,
including newly discovered stories by Dorothy L. Sayers and Edmund Crispin
that have never previously been published.
A young woman investigates an accidental death at a London tube station, and finds herself of a ship bound for South Africa... Pretty, young Anne came to London looking for adventure. In fact, adventure comes looking for her - and finds her immediately at Hyde Park Corner tube station. Anne is present on the platform when a thin man, reeking of mothballs, loses his balance and is electocuted on the rails. The Scotland Yard verdict is accidental death. But Anne is not satisfied. After all, who was the man in the brown suit who examined the body? And why did he race off, leaving a cryptic message behind: '17-122 Kilmorden Castle'?
An elderly widow is murdered at a clifftop seaside house...What is the connection between a failed suicide attempt, a wrongful accusation of theft against a schoolgirl, and the romantic life of a famous tennis player? To the casual observer, apparently nothing. But when a houseparty gathers at Gull's Point, the seaside home of an elderly widow, earlier events come to a dramatic head. It's all part of a carefully paid plan - for murder...
This series offers students a bridge from simplified fiction to the original writings of famous literary figures. This complete text edition has an introduction and glossary and is suitable for students preparing for Cambridge Proficiency.
First There Was The Mystery Of The Film Star And The Diamond& Then Came The Suicide That Was Murder& The Mystery Of The Absurdly Chaep Flat& A Suspicious Death In A Locked Gun-Room& A Million Dollar Bond Robbery& The Curse Of A Pharoah S Tomb& A Jewel Robbery By The Sea& The Abduction Of A Prime Minister& The Disappearance Of A Banker& A Phone Call From A Dying Man& And, Finally, The Mystery Of The Missing Willl. What Links These Fascinating Cases? Only The Brilliant Deductive Powers Of Hercule Poirot!
Mr Shaitana was famous as a flamboyant party host. Nevertheless he was a man of whom everybody was a little afraid. So, when he boasted to Poirot that he considered murder an art form, the detective had some reservations about excepting a party invitation to view Shaitana's private collection.
When a notice appears in the local newspaper, the villagers are curious. Is it a joke, or is there really going to be a murder at Little Paddocks? At the announced time, the lights go out. Gunshots are heard. What is happening? Will Miss Marple be able to explain the mystery?
It is Christmas Eve. The Lee family reunion is shattered by a deafening crash of furniture, followed by a high-pitched wailing scream. Upstairs, the tyrannical Simeon Lee lies dead in a pool of blood, his throat slashed.
One minute, silly Heather Badcock had been gabbling on at her movie idol, the glamorous Marina Gregg. The next, Heather suffered a massive seizure. But for whom was the deadly poison really intended? Marina’s frozen expression suggested she had witnessed something horrific. But, while others searched for material evidence, Jane Marple conducted a very different investigation – into human nature.
The owner of a seaside villa is plagued by strange feelings about its past... Soon after Gwenda moved into her new home, odd things started to happen. Despite her best efforts to modernise the house, she only succeeded in dredging up its past. Worse, she felt an irrational sense of terror every time she climbed the stairs... In fear, Gwenda turned to Miss Marple to exorcise her ghosts. Between them, they were to solve a 'perfect' crime committed many years before.
Beautiful young Elinor Carlisle stood serenely in court, accused of double murder in an effort to hold the affections of her fianc, Roderick Welman. The evidence was damning: only Elinor had the motive, the opportunity, and the means to administer the fatal poison.
