Most Popular Books by Agatha Christie

Soon after Gwenda moved into her new home, odd things started to happen. Despite her best efforts to modernize 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.

The Murder on the Links is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie, first published in the UK by The Bodley Head in May 1923, and in the US by Dodd, Mead & Co in the same year. It features Hercule Poirot and Arthur Hastings. The story takes place in northern France, giving Poirot a hostile competitor from the Paris Sûreté. Poirot''s long memory for past or similar crimes proves useful in resolving the crimes. The book is notable for a subplot in which Hastings falls in love, a development "greatly desired on Agatha''s part... parcelling off Hastings to wedded bliss in the Argentine.

Tommy and Tuppence Beresford''s daily supply of excitement was assured when they took over a near-bankrupt detective agency. Soon they were matching wits with master criminals.

Amyas Crale was a celebrated painter . . . and an even more celebrated lover. His wife Caroline was as jealous as she was devoted. So naturally, she was convicted of Amyas'' murder. Now, 16 years later, their daughter presents Poirot with a challenge: find the fatal flaw in the case that will clear her mother''s name. Also published as Murder in Retrospect. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Miss Marple investigates the death of a stylish blonde who is found murdered in front of a library hearth at Grossington Hall.

In 1920 Agatha Christie introduced a quirky little Belgian detective to the world in this book she wrote on a dare from her sister. The time is World War I and Poirot is one of a small group of Belgian refugees who has come to live in a rural English village. With his egg-shaped head and well-groomed moustache, Hercule Poirot enters and soon becomes one of fiction''s best-loved detectives. Also in this novel, the reader is introduced to his cohort, Captain Arthur Hastings, recovering from a war injury at the upper-class household known as Styles Court. The mistress of the manor is Emily Inglethorpe, an elderly woman who has just married a much younger man. The family members occupying the house all become suspects when Mrs. Inglethorpe is murdered and it is up to Poirot''s little grey cells to sift through all the red herrings and, in the final chapter, reveal all in true detective fashion. High on Poirot''s list of suspects are: John Cavendish, the elder stepson; Mary Cavendish, his wife; Lawrence Cavendish, the younger stepson; Evelyn Howard, Mrs. Inglethorpe''s companion; Cynthia Murdoch, her protege; and Dr. Bauerstein, a mysterious stranger who lives in Essex. All have motive and opportunity but only Poirot can discover the truth. "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" sets the tone for many Christie novels to follow. The wealthy family inhabiting a country house, the non-violent method of murder (poisoning) so favored by Mrs. Christie, and the light-hearted but often serious romance all became hallmarks of many of her later works. Have a cup of hot chocolate with Hercule Poirot and enjoy the adventure.

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...

The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie is a carefully prepared Bookjack digital edition of classic mystery and detective fiction. The book is presented for clear ebook reading, with metadata and structure designed for discoverability in a modern digital catalogue. Readers will find a work shaped by secrets, investigation, suspicion, and the pleasure of narrative revelation, making it a useful addition for anyone exploring Agatha Christie''s writing or building a library of enduring books.

The world''s bestselling author Another classic Poirot--Agatha Christie''s most beloved detective... Hercule Poirot makes a house call to cure the mystery of a doctor shot dead--and a killer who''s out of patience...

A BBC Radio full-cast dramatization starring John Moffatt as Hercule Poirot, with Stephanie Cole and Donald Sinden. Hercule Poirot, along with three other luminaries from the world of crime detection, is invited to dinner by the renowned London socialite Dr. Shaitana. Also on the guest list are four members of what Shaitana calls his Black Museum--a collection of murderers who have each succeeded in "getting away with it." After midnight, when the guests prepare to leave, they make a terrible discovery. Their host is dead in his armchair, stabbed in the chest. The four sleuths are thus faced with one murder and a quartet of likely suspects. Working both together and independently, they investigate the past of the Black Museum''s finest in order to determine the most likely killer. Poirot finds that many distractions are thrown in his way, as he attempts to read the meaning of the cards which each suspect has placed on the table.

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 itBut he was murdered, wasn''t he?'' In desperation, the family solicitor turns to Hercule Poirot to unravel the mystery.

In Heroes, Peter C. Newman gives us incisive analysis of dozens of Canadians, past and present, who have defined this country, drawing on fifty years of writing. He writes about iconic Canadians such as Terry Fox, Margaret Atwood and June Callwood. From the political ring, he discusses the legacies of Pierre Trudeau, Christina McCall and Lester B. Pearson, among others. And from the world of business, Newman includes some of the most active entrepreneurs on the planet, including Jimmy Pattison and Paul Desmarais. The grand literary master at the top of his game shares the inside stories of these pivotal characters whose lives and times set examples for all of us.

The Murder at the Vicarage (1930) is Agatha Christie''s first novel featuring the iconic amateur detective, Miss Marple. Set in the picturesque yet deceptively peaceful village of St. Mary Mead, the story begins when the widely despised Colonel Protheroe is found murdered in the vicarage. The vicar, Leonard Clement, discovers the body in his study, setting off a chain of events that will forever alter the quiet village. As the investigation unfolds, the police question various suspects, but there is no clear motive or culprit. Colonel Protheroe was a man with many enemies, making the list of suspects long. The vicar, along with his wife Griselda, and other villagers, are soon caught in the web of suspicion. However, the investigation remains stuck in confusion, with many conflicting theories and no concrete evidence. Enter Miss Marple, a sharp-witted and unassuming elderly woman who quietly observes the behavior of the villagers. Despite her age and gentle demeanor, Miss Marple has a keen understanding of human nature and a unique ability to read people''s motivations. While the police struggle to make sense of the case, Miss Marple''s methodical approach leads her to a solution, revealing the truth hidden behind a veil of deception. This novel showcases Christie''s signature style-an intricate puzzle full of twists, red herrings, and complex characters. Through Miss Marple, Christie explores themes of class, village life, and the complexity of human interactions. The story invites readers to look beyond the surface of things and question appearances. The Murder at the Vicarage is a quintessential example of Christie''s skill in creating an engaging mystery and her ability to craft unforgettable characters, making it a must-read for fans of detective fiction

The Secret of Chimneys Agatha Christie - The Secret of Chimneys is a work of detective fiction by British writer Agatha Christie, first published in the UK by The Bodley Head in June 1925 and in the US by Dodd, Mead and Company later in the same year. It introduces the characters of Superintendent Battle and Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent. Agatha Christies The Secret of Chimneys, starring her occasional sleuths Superintendent Battle and Lady Eileen Bundle Brent, is a murder mystery-treasure hunt crossover, considered to be one of her best early novels. The plot should be delightful to traditionalists: there are a bunch of people staying at a mansion when one of the guests is murdered! (Apparently, theres a chance it might also be a bit racist, so just a heads up on that front.) It also features the fun-sounding fake-country name Herzoslovakia, which I think is one of the better sounding fake country names in fiction.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles is a detective novel by Agatha Christie. It was written in the middle of the First World War

"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.

"Two people rarely see the same thing." ― Agatha Christie, The Murder on the Links Experienced Belgian detective, Hercules Poirot is called in to a client but when he arrives is given notice of the man''s death earlier that day. The victim lay face down in a grave located within a golf course. He was wearing his son''s overcoat and a love letter within. Cause of death, a letter opener. Soon Poirot''s case is flipped over by the discovery of another identical corpse.