Most Popular Books by Agatha Christie

The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie is a classic mystery novel that follows the adventures of two young protagonists, Tommy and Tuppence. The pair team up to investigate a mysterious organization known as "The Black Hand" which is linked to a missing document that could bring down the British government. As they investigate, they uncover secrets and lies, eventually discovering the truth about the organization and its leader. The novel is full of suspense and intrigue, as Tommy and Tuppence find themselves in one precarious situation after another. The characters are well-developed and each has their own unique voice and personality. The plot is fast-paced and exciting, with plenty of twists and turns along the way. Christie''s writing style is engaging and entertaining, making it easy to follow the story. The Secret Adversary is an excellent example of the genre of mystery fiction, showcasing Agatha Christie''s skill as a master storyteller. It provides readers with an entertaining adventure full of puzzles and surprises. The novel also contains important themes such as loyalty, trust, friendship, and justice. All in all, The Secret Adversary is an enjoyable read that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

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

Miss Marple helps a young couple solve a murder that had occurred eighteen years earlier.

Follows the adventures of Anne Beddingfeld as she gets involved in a world of diamond thieves, murderers and political intrigue in this tale set in exotic Southern Africa.

Hercule Poirot investigates the double suicide deaths of Lord and Lady Ravenscroft that occurred twelve years ago. There are hints that it was not suicide after all.

The Seven Dials Mystery is a classic Agatha Christie whodunit filled with intrigue, humor, and unexpected twists. The story follows the young and spirited Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent, who stumbles upon a mysterious death at a country house party. What initially seems like an accident quickly turns into a complex web of secrets when Bundle uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving a secret society known as the Seven Dials. As Bundle investigates further, she encounters a colorful cast of characters, all of whom seem to be hiding something. With her quick wit and determination, she teams up with her friends to unravel the mystery behind the Seven Dials and prevent a deadly plot. Set against the backdrop of 1920s England, The Seven Dials Mystery blends humor and suspense, as Christie deftly crafts a fast-paced and thrilling narrative full of red herrings and surprise revelations. With its mix of adventure, secret societies, and Christie''s trademark cleverness, this novel is a captivating read for fans of classic detective fiction.

Poirot Investigates is a short story collection written by Agatha Christie and first published in the UK by The Bodley Head in March 1924

English author and dramatist Agatha Christie specialised in detective fiction. She produced almost 75 novels, including 14 collections of short stories and 66 detective novels. One of the best-selling authors of all time, Christie is arguably the most well-known mystery author in the world. Some of AGATHA CHRISTIE''S best works are collected in this compilation. Agatha Christie is credited with founding the detective book genre, which has existed for decades. She established this genre and gave it its current form. The central plot of detective stories is figuring out who committed the crime, and Agatha Christie dominates this genre. She is the best-selling mystery author in the world and is frequently praised for her mastery of narrative, character development, and tension.

"I have arrived", said the note. Louise Leidner claimed the writer had followed her halfway around the world and was now coming to kill her. But the others on the dig in Iraq thought the archeologist''s wife was suffering from hysteria ... until she was found bludgeoned in her bedroom.

Murder on the Orient Express is a detective novel by English writer Agatha Christie featuring the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. It was first published in the United Kingdom by the Collins Crime Club on 1 January 1934. In the United States, it was published on 28 February 1934, under the title of Murder in the Calais Coach, by Dodd, Mead and Company.The UK edition retailed at seven shillings and sixpence and the US edition at $2. The elegant train of the 1930s, the Orient Express, is stopped by heavy snowfall. A murder is discovered, and Poirot''s trip home to London from the Middle East is interrupted to solve the murder.

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 and in the United Kingdom by The Bodley Head (John Lane''s UK company) on 21 January 1921.Styles was Christie''s first published novel. It introduced Hercule Poirot, Inspector (later, Chief Inspector) Japp, and Arthur Hastings.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 book includes maps of the house, the murder scene, and a drawing of a fragment of a will. The true first publication of the novel was as a weekly serial in The Times, including the maps of the house and other illustrations included in the book. This novel was one of the first ten books published by Penguin Books when it began in 1935.This first mystery novel by Agatha Christie was well received by reviewers. An analysis in 1990 was positive about the plot, considered the novel one of the few by Christie that is well-anchored in time and place, a story that knows it describes the end of an era, and mentions that the plot is clever. Christie had not mastered cleverness in her first novel, as "too many clues tend to cancel each other out"; this was judged a difficulty "which Conan Doyle never satisfactorily overcame, but which Christie would