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THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES: Someone has poisoned wealthy Emily Inglethorp. But who? And how? Everyone suspects Emily's young husband, Alfred ... and Alfred seems to be actually trying to get arrested and charged. But why? And why did Emily draw up a new will on the day of her death, only to burn it in the fireplace a few hours later? The murderer has been clever ... but not clever enough to deceive Hercule Poirot!THE MURDER ON THE LINKS: Poirot comes to France in response to a desperate plea for help to find his client already murdered -- stabbed in the back and lying in an open grave. Brusque, arrogant Inspector Giraud thinks he knows who did it. But is the killer really the dead man's own son? And what does the victim's enigmatic, blackmailing neighbor, the mysterious Madame Daubreuil, have to do with it? Captain Hastings is baffled ... but Poirot is on the case.

The story opens in England during the First World War at Styles Court, an Essex country manor. 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 marriage to a younger man, Alfred Inglethorp. Emily's two stepsons, John and Lawrence Cavendish, John's wife Mary and Cynthia Murdoch, also live at Styles. John Cavendish is the vested remainderman of Styles; that is, the property will pass to him upon his stepmother's death, per his late father's will. Lawrence Cavendish would also come into a considerable sum of money. The income left to Mrs Inglethorp by her late husband would be distributed according to her will, which she changes at least once per year. If she has not changed her will since her marriage, her husband will inherit that income. Cynthia does war-time work at the pharmacy in the nearby hospital.

10 strangers: 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. When they 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, they didn't know what was about to go down. A dangerous game ensues and one by one they disappear, making the survivors anxious and scared. Who will be picked up next? Who will survive? Read this epic thriller today.

The story that made Agatha Christie famous ends with one of her most dramatic twists. The villagers of King's Abbot are shocked when a wealthy local widow commits suicide and the very next day her fiancé, Roger Ackroyd, is stabbed to death. Dr. James Sheppard, the local physician, discovers the body of his friend and narrates the ensuing hunt for the killer. All the guests and staff at Ackroyd's country house seem to have solid alibis-except for his missing stepson. But as the authorities home in on their most obvious suspect, the recently retired detective Hercule Poirot unexpectedly turns up and joins the fray. Dr. Sheppard gamely assists the legendary Poirot as he untangles one of the most fiendish mysteries in Christie's extensive oeuvre.

En pleno desierto iraquí, en un campamento arqueológico situado junto al yacimiento de TellYarimjah, Mrs.Leidner da signos de una creciente manía persecutoria que le pro-voca aterradoras alucinaciones. Aunque nadie da mayorimportancia a sus temores, ya que cree que pretenden asesinarla, su marido -el director de la excavación- contrata auna experta enfermera para que cuide de ella. El Dr. Leidner y su equipo sólo compren-den la gravedad del asunto cuandola mujer aparece muerta en su lecho con una horrible herida en la cabeza. En este nuevo caso de Agatha Christie, eldetective Hércules Poirot se enfrentará a mis-terios que parecen ir más allá de sus posibilidades. La autora británicamezcla en esta ocasión lo razonable con lo sobrenatural para conducir al lector a un laberinto de sospe-chas, indiciosy pistas que alejarán progresivamente la resolución del crimen. Poirot, que contará con la inestimable ayuda de laenfermera Leatheran, deberá aplicar con esmero sus particulares métodos de indagación para dar finalmente con el asesino.

Agatha Christie's Black Coffee is a captivating murder mystery. It follows Hercule Poirot as he attempts to solve the mysterious death of Sir Claud Amory. Poirot must uncover the truth by piecing together the clues left behind. The novel takes readers through a thrilling journey full of unexpected twists and turns. The book has been praised for its clever plot and complex characters. It is a classic mystery that is sure to keep readers guessing until the very end.

When two unemployed young people in post World War I England decide to seek their fortunes by becoming "Young Adventurers" little did they know that their first commission would lead them into a web of intrigue and deceit. They find themselves searching for secret diplomatic papers which may be in the possession of a mysterious Jane Finn who survived the sinking of the Lusitania only to have gone missing for the last five years, papers, which if revealed to the world would rock the government to its very core.In this, the second novel of Agatha Christie, we are introduced to that delightful pair, Tommy and Tuppence, as they track down the missing girl, recover the lost documents, and confrot The Secret Adversary!

When the wealthy Mrs. Inglethorpe is found poisoned at her country estate of Styles, it is fortunate that the most Belgian of detectives, Hercule Poirot is staying in the neighboring village. But who is the murderer? The recent husband of the deceased, one of her sons by a previous marriage; John or Lawrence, her protégé, Cynthia, who had access to poisons at the local hospital, or someone else? This, the first mystery of Agatha Christie, features not only the Poirot, but Captain Hastings and Inspector Japp as well. It is up to Poirot to solve the case of The Mysterious Affair at Styles!This classic book was handcrafted by Resurrected Press. Resurrected Press is dedicated to bringing high quality classic books back to the readers who enjoy them. These are not scanned versions of the originals, but, rather, quality checked and edited books meant to be enjoyed!

Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller, (Torquay, 15 de septiembre de 1890-Wallingford, 12 de enero de 1976), más conocida como Agatha Christie, fue una escritora británica especializada en el género policial, por cuyo trabajo tuvo reconocimiento a nivel internacional. Además de 66 novelas policiales, también publicó seis novelas rosas y 14 historias cortas bajo el seudónimo de Mary Westmacott, e incursionó exitosamente como autora teatral, con obras como La ratonera o Testigo de cargo.

"My very first grown-up book, I distinctly remember going to the library and my mom helping me pick out an Agatha Christie book. I tore through The Mysterious Affair at Styles. GILLIAN FLYNN, author of Gone Girl "[Agatha Christie wrote] brilliantly compact, stylized and efficient mysteries...the genre in its lean classic English form fit her like a cat burglar's thin black glove." JOHN UPDIKE, author of The Witches of Eastwick "I love Agatha Christie's novels." TRUMAN CAPOTE, author of In Cold Blood "I really like Agatha Christie. She obeys the rules of the genre at first, but then occasionally she manages to do very personal things." MICHEL HOULLEBECQ, author of The Map and the Territory

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 Secret Adversary is the second published detective fiction novel by British writer Agatha Christie, first published in January 1922 in the United Kingdom by The Bodley Head[1] and in the United States by Dodd, Mead and Company later in that same year.[2][3] The UK edition retailed at seven shillings and sixpence (7/6)[1] and the US edition at $1.75.[3]The book introduces the characters of Tommy and Tuppence who feature in three other Christie novels and one collection of short stories; the five Tommy and Tuppence books span Agatha Christie's writing career. The Great War is over, and jobs are scarce. Childhood friends Tommy Beresford and Prudence "Tuppence" Cowley meet and agree to start their own business as The Young Adventurers. They are hired for a job that leads them both to many dangerous situations, meeting allies as well, including an American millionaire in search of his cousin.

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.

In her first published mystery, Agatha Christie introduces readers to the heroic detective, Hercule Poirot. This is a classic murder mystery set in the outskirts of Essex. The victim is the wealthy mistress of Styles Court. The list of suspects is long and includes her gold-digging new spouse and stepsons, her doctor, and her hired companion.

Hiring themselves out as "young adventurers willing to do anything" is a smart move for Tommy and Tuppence. All Tuppence has to do is take an all-expenses-paid trip to Paris and pose as someone named Jane Finn. But with the job comes a threat to her life, and the disappearance of her mysterious employer. Now Tuppence's newest job is playing detective-because if there's a Jane Finn that really exists, she's got a secret that's putting both their lives in danger.

Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey aboard the luxurious Blue Train, bound for the French Riviera. A beautiful heiress, a precious collection of rubies, and a love triangle form the backdrop of Agatha Christie's fifth Hercule Poirot novel. As the Belgian detective sets out to solve the murder of American heiress Ruth Kettering, the reader is thrown into a web of suspicion and intrigue. Derek, her estranged husband, seems to be the prime suspect, but as Poirot delves deeper, the truth slowly unravels. Follow Poirot's reenactment of the deadly train ride...with the murderer on board. The "Queen of Crime's" masterful blend of suspense and misdirection will keep you guessing until the astonishing end.

In this exclusive authorized edition from the Queen of Mystery, Hercule Poirot sets out on the trail of a serial killer.?There is no more cunning player of the murder game than Agatha Christie.?? Sunday Times (London)?Let us see, Mr. Clever Poirot, just how clever you can be.?There's a serial killer on the loose, working his way through the alphabet and the whole country is in a state of panic.A is for Mrs. Ascher in Andover, B is for Betty Barnard in Bexhill, C is for Sir Carmichael Clarke in Churston. With each murder, the killer is getting more confident?but leaving a trail of deliberate clues to taunt the proud Hercule Poirot might just prove to be the first, and fatal, mistake.

Plongez-vous dans l'univers mystérieux et captivant du roman "Les Quatre" d'Agatha Christie, où l'intrigue et le suspense se mêlent habilement pour vous tenir en haleine jusqu'à la dernière page. L'histoire débute par une scène inquiétante : quatre individus fortunés, apparemment sans lien entre eux, reçoivent chacun une mystérieuse lettre signée "L'Aventurier". Cette missive sombre et énigmatique leur promet une révélation fracassante, susceptible de bouleverser leur vie à jamais. Intrigués, mais également terrifiés, ces personnages intrigants se retrouvent irrémédiablement liés par ce sinistre secret.Au c¿ur de ce huis clos angoissant, Agatha Christie tisse habilement une toile de suspens, où chaque personnage dissimule ses propres secrets, mensonges et motivations obscures. Au fur et à mesure que les événements se déroulent, les tensions montent, les soupçons s'intensifient, et l'on réalise que chacun des quatre protagonistes semble avoir quelque chose à cacher. L'auteure maîtresse de l'intrigue criminelle nous entraîne dans un tourbillon de fausses pistes, de rebondissements inattendus et de retournements de situation saisissants. Les pages se tournent frénétiquement, tandis que l'on cherche à résoudre ce puzzle complexe en compagnie d'un détective iconique d'Agatha Christie, Hercule Poirot. Ce dernier, avec son esprit acéré et ses déductions implacables, se lance à la poursuite de la vérité, révélant ainsi toute la subtilité de l'intrigue et les motivations profondes de chacun des personnages. Tout au long de ce roman envoûtant, Agatha Christie se révèle une virtuose du suspense, manipulant habilement nos émotions et nous tenant en haleine jusqu'à la révélation finale. "Les Quatre" est un chef-d'¿uvre du genre policier, un tour de force littéraire qui ébranlera vos certitudes et vous laissera méditer sur la complexité de l'âme humaine.Plongez dans cette aventure haletante, laissez-vous surprendre par les retournements de situation et les révélations inattendues. Agatha Christie nous offre une fois de plus un voyage fascinant au c¿ur de l'âme humaine, où rien n'est jamais ce qu'il semble être. "Les Quatre" est un roman qui restera gravé dans votre esprit bien après avoir tourné la dernière page.

When a Halloween Party turns deadly, it falls to Hercule Poirots to unmask a murderer in Agatha Christies classic murder mystery, Halloween Party.At a Halloween party, Joycea hostile thirteen-year-oldboasts that she once witnessed a murder. When no one believes her, she storms off home. But within hours her body is found, still in the house, drowned in an apple-bobbing tub. That night, Hercule Poirot is called in to find the `evil presence'. But first he must establish whether he is looking for a murderer or a double-murderer...

LARGE PRINT EDITION. Here is a sparkling collection of mystery gems, polished puzzlers from the pen of Agatha Christie starring the vain, eccentric and utterly brilliant Hercule Poirot.Hercule Poirot grapples with a chain of mysteries that challenge his ingenuity and display the author's wide-ranging imagination to fine effect. Herein the detective deals with the theft of a gem said to have been the eye of a mysterious idol, a million dollars in bonds that disappear from a locked case, jewel thieves who have conceived of a seemingly impossible theft, and even the kidnapping of the Prime Minister of England. Poirot uses deduction, deception and isn't above creating illusions to reveal a killer, but his foes are often both more unusual and more dangerous than simple murderers. He finds himself battling spies, masters of disguise and even trying to thwart a supposed Egyptian curse. Upon the initial appearance of Poirot Investigates in 1924 reviewers were impressed by the author's ability to create a complete, thoroughly conceived mystery with a surprising but logical solution inside a tight package of perhaps four thousand words. For the next fifty years, writing at any length that took her fancy, Christie would continue to produce some of the finest mysteries ever written.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Poirot Investigates is both modern and readable.Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

The Big Four is a tale of international intrigue and espionage, featuring famous detective Hercule Poirot, and his companions Arthur Hastings and Inspector Japp. An unexpected visitor called Mayerling comes in through Hercule Poirot's bedroom and collapses on the floor. The only clue to what he wants is his repeating Poirot's name and address and writing the number 4, many times. When Hastings jokingly calls it "The Mystery of the Big Four," the man begins speaking about an international crime cartel of that name. He describes the four leaders: Number 1 is a Chinese political mastermind named Li Chang Yen; Number 2 is probably American; Number 3 is a Frenchwoman; and Number 4 is known only as "the Destroyer." The man dies soon after and Poirot and Hastings go off on the trail of the Big Four.

"Ten people who have never met before are invited by an unknown guest to spend a few days on vacation in a luxurious mansion located on an island off the English coast. Each of the guests has something to hide, and a crime for which they must pay. The nightmare begins."--

Rex Fortescue, un importante hombre de negocios, muere en su oficina. El forense informa que ha sido envenenado con taxina, un extraño veneno que se obtiene de las hojas de los tejos, árboles que precisamente rodean la finca del muerto. Un hecho inexplicable es que en el bolsillo del difunto se halla un puñado de granos de centeno. Poco después, Gladys, la doncella de Fortescue, que anteriormente había estado al servicio de Miss Marple, muere en lo que parece ser un crimen premeditado. Es entonces cuando la sagaz Miss Marple decidirá ayudar a la policía para averiguar quién se esconde detrás de estos asesinatos sin motivo aparente.

Son las siete de la maänana. Los Bantry se despiertan con una desagradable sorpresa: el cuerpo inerte de una joven mujer desconocida en su biblioteca. Lleva un vestido de noche y bastante maquillaje, que ahora embadurna sus mejillas. Pero, Åquiâen es ella? ÅCâomo llegâo allâi? ÅY cuâal es la conexiâon con otra chica muerta, cuyos restos carbonizados mâas tarde se descubriâo en una cantera abandonada? Los respetables Bantry invitan a Miss Marple, amiga de la seänora Banty, a resolver el misterio con su increâible intuiciâon antes de que las malas lenguas empiecen a trabajar.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles is the first detective novel by British writer Agatha Christie, introducing her fictional detective Hercule Poirot. 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 introduced 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 Mrs Inglethorp is murdered, Poirot uses his detective skills to solve the mystery.

Zehn eingeladene Gäste treffen auf Soldier Island ein. Doch dann wird einer von ihnen ermordet. Die anderen Gäste dürfen die Insel nicht verlassen - denn niemand ist so unschuldig wie sie zu sein scheinen. Nun sind alle in Gefahr - der Mörder treibt ein scheinbar grausames Spiel mit ihnen. Doch wer ist der Mörder?