Best Selling Books by Agatha Christie

“Writing Crooked House was pure pleasure and I feel justified in my belief that it is one of my best.” --Agatha Christie Described by the queen of mystery herself as one of her favorites of her published work, Crooked House is a classic Agatha Christie thriller revolving around a devastating family mystery. The Leonides are one big happy family living in a sprawling, ramshackle mansion. That is until the head of the household, Aristide, is murdered with a fatal barbiturate injection. Suspicion naturally falls on the old man’s young widow, fifty years his junior. But the murderer has reckoned without the tenacity of Charles Hayward, fiancé of the late millionaire’s granddaughter.

Luke Fitzwilliam could not believe Miss Pinkerton''s wild allegation that a multiple murderer was at work in the quiet English village of Wychwood. But when she is killed, followed by Dr Humbleby, he begins to change his mind.

The master of a Victorian mansion dies suddenly - and his sister is convinced it was murder.... When Cora is savagely murdered with a hatchet, the extraordinary remark she made the previous day at her brother Richard''s funeral suddenly takes on a chilling significance. At the reading of Richard''s will, Cora was clearly heard to say: ''It''s been hushed up very nicely, hasn''t it...But he was murdered, wasn''t he?'' In desperation, the family solicitor turns to Hercule Poirot to unravel the mystery.

"If you''re one of the few who haven''t experienced the genius of Agatha Christie, this novel is a stellar starting point." - DAVID BALDACCI, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author An exclusive authorized edition of the most famous and beloved stories from the Queen of Mystery. Ten people, each with something to hide and something to fear, are invited to an isolated mansion on Indian Island by a host who, surprisingly, fails to appear. On the island they are cut off from everything but each other and the inescapable shadows of their own past lives. One by one, the guests share the darkest secrets of their wicked pasts. And one by one, they die... Which among them is the killer and will any of them survive? "Agatha Christie is the gateway drug to crime fiction both for readers and for writers. . . . Just one book is never enough." - VAL MCDERMID, Internationally Bestselling Author

Someone is stalking the lady of End House. She claims her only friend is a ghost. Hercule Poirot has his more earthbound theories of what''s happening.

This is the Hercule Poirot novel that startled fans, polarized critics, shocked the Detection Club (of which Christie was a member) and solidified her reputation as the queen of crime.

Volume 67 in the Agatha Christie Collection (1966) Limited edition of 1000 copies worldwide. Three single girls shared the same London flat. The first worked as a secretary; the second was an artist; the third who came to Poirot for help, disappeared convinced she was a murderer. Now there were rumours of revolvers, flick-knives and blood stains. But, without hard evidence, it would take all Poirot''s tenacity to establish whether the third girl was guilty innocent or insane...

A PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick A beautiful, collectible facsimile edition of Agatha Christie’s most famous book and the bestselling mystery in the world. "Ten . . ." Ten strangers are lured to an isolated island mansion off the Devon coast by a mysterious "U. N. Owen." "Nine . . ." At dinner a recorded message accuses each of them in turn of having a guilty secret, and by the end of the night one of the guests is dead. "Eight . . ." Stranded by a violent storm, and haunted by a nursery rhyme counting down one by one . . . as one by one . . . they begin to die. "Seven . . ." Which among them is the killer and will any of them survive? Featuring the original typesetting and format of the first edition from the Christie family’s archive, And Then There Were None Facsimile Edition is packaged with the first hardcover edition’s actual cover art, which has been painstakingly restored to its original beauty.

Now Streaming Exclusively on BritBox! When a gathering at a clifftop estate leads to murder troubled detective James Leach and Superintendent Battle must unravel a web of secrets and jealousy—before another victim falls. What is the connection among 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 house party gathers at Gull’s Point, the seaside home of an elderly widow, earlier events come to a dramatic head. As Superintendent Battle discovers, it is all part of a carefully laid plan—for murder.

A chilling message is delivered to the six figures participating in a seance in a remote house in the middle of Dartmoor. Tension rises as the spirits spell out a chilling message.

Agatha Christie’s world-famous serial killer mystery, reissued with a striking cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.

In Agatha Christie’s classic, Three Act Tragedy, the normally unflappable Hercule Poirot faces his most baffling investigation: the seemingly motiveless murder of the thirteenth guest at dinner party, who choked to death on a cocktail containing not a trace of poison. Sir Charles Cartwright should have known better than to allow thirteen guests to sit down for dinner. For at the end of the evening one of them is dead—choked by a cocktail that contained no trace of poison. Predictable, says Hercule Poirot, the great detective. But entirely unpredictable is that he can find absolutely no motive for murder.…

A childish practical joke? Or a hoax intended to scare poor Letitia Blacklock? Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd begins to gather at Little Paddocks at the appointed time when, without warning, the lights go out...

As Miss Marple sat basking in the Caribbean sunshine, she felt mildly discontented with life. True, the warmth eased her rheumatism, but here in paradise nothing ever happened. Eventually, her interest was aroused by an old soldier''s yarn about strange coincidence. Infuriatingly, just as he was about to show her an astonishing photograph, the Major''s attention wandered. He never did finish the story... June Whitfield stars as the sharp-witted spinster sleuth in a BBC full-cast radio drama.

If you like suspense and detective stories, don''t miss this "Christmas Tragedy" by Agatha Christie. In this story, Agatha Christie reintroduces Miss Marple, the elder lady, famous for her wit and talent for unraveling mysteries. Once again, the Tuesday Night Club will be surprised by Miss Marple, and Agatha Christie will demonstrate that even experts can sometimes fail when it comes to solving a mystery. Will it be one less in the journey of Miss Marple and the thirteen problems?

A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook.

The novel is set in England during World War I at Styles Court, an Essex country manor (also the setting of Curtain, Poirot''s last case). Upon her husband''s death, the wealthy widow, Emily Cavendish, inherited a life estate in Styles as well as the outright inheritance of the larger part of the late Mr. Cavendish''s income. Mrs. Cavendish became Mrs. Inglethorp upon her recent remarriage to a much younger man, Alfred Inglethorp. Emily''s two stepsons, John and Lawrence Cavendish, as well as John''s wife Mary and several other people, also live at Styles.

While on a cruise on a luxury liner Anne Beddingfeld searches for the evil criminal responsible for a series of baffling murders.

Detective Hercule Poirot is aboard a Nile steamer in Egypt when the seemingly motiveless murder of a beautiful newly married young woman occurs. Complications quickly multiply as he investigates the case.

Book 1: Step into the world of cunning mysteries with “The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie.” Christie''s novel introduces the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot as he navigates a complex case involving murder, love, and betrayal. With intricate plotting and unexpected twists, this work showcases Christie''s skill in crafting compelling whodunits that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Book 2: Join Poirot on a series of short investigations with “Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie.” This collection of short stories features the meticulous Belgian detective as he unravels a variety of puzzling cases. Each tale is a testament to Christie''s ability to create intricate plots within the constraints of the short story format, providing readers with a delightful and diverse array of mysteries. Book 3: Delve into the origins of Poirot''s investigative prowess with “The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie.” Christie''s debut novel introduces Poirot as he solves his first case in England. Filled with clever deductions and a captivating cast of characters, this work marks the beginning of Christie''s illustrious career as the Queen of Crime.

"The Mysterious Affair at Styles is a detective novel by British writer Agatha Christie. It was written in the middle of the First World War, in 1916, and first published by John Lane in the United States in October 1920[1] and in the United Kingdom by The Bodley Head (John Lane''s UK company) on 21 January 1921.[2]Styles was Christie''s first published novel. It introduced Hercule Poirot, Inspector (later, Chief Inspector) Japp, and Arthur Hastings.[3] Poirot, a Belgian refugee of the Great War, is settling in England near the home of Emily Inglethorp, who helped him to his new life. His friend Hastings arrives as a guest at her home. When the woman is killed, Poirot uses his detective skills to solve the mystery."

The Agatha Christie Collection focuses on the early works of the best-selling fiction writer of all time. Christie''s mysteries'' universal appeal appeals to her characters and the clean and delineated rules she created for the genre. She had the incredible knack for turning the resolution of murders into a refreshing and comforting read.

The very first collection of superb short stories featuring Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings. First there was the mystery of the film star and the diamond... then came the ''suicide'' that was murder... the mystery of the absurdly cheap flat... a suspicious death in a locked gun-room... a million dollar bond robbery... the curse of a pharaoh''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 will.

"For God''s sake, come now!" When Hercule Poirot received this cry for help, it was too late, and millionaire Paul Renauld was dead. The victim was stabbed in the back beside a freshly dug grave on the golf course next to his Merlinville mansion. Now there were several suspects: the victim''s wife, who owned the dagger on his back, his mistress, and his son, who was angry with him. Each eye was on the man''s legacy. While the police thought they had found the culprit, Poirot still had his doubts. The second murder would prove how right he was.

Multi-millionaire Simeon Lee, frail in his old age, unexpectedly invites his family to gather at his home for Christmas. The gesture is met with suspicion by the guests. Simeon is not given to warm family sentiment, and the family are not on good terms, in particular, with the black sheep of the family, Harry. Simeon also searched out his orphaned, Spanish-born granddaughter, Pilar Estravados, to live in his house. None have met their late sister Jennifer''s daughter before; she proves to be delightful. Simeon is intent on playing a cruel game with his family''s emotions. Stephen Farr, a surprise guest, arrives on Christmas Eve. He is the son of Simeon''s former partner in the diamond mines, welcomed warmly by Simeon. Simeon calls his family together that afternoon, to hear him on the telephone with his attorney, saying he wants to update his will after Christmas. This incomplete information stirs up negative feelings among his sons and their wives

Cards on the Table is a detective fiction novel by the English author Agatha Christie, first published in the UK by the Collins Crime Club on 2 November 1936 and in the US by Dodd, Mead and Company the following year. The UK edition retailed at seven shillings and sixpence and the US edition at $2.00.