Download or read book The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding written by Agatha Christie and published by MB Cooltura. This book was released on 2023-06-27 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An oriental prince begins an affair in London with a girl of dubious reputation, to whom he gives an emblematic ruby that disappears along with the young woman. Hercule Poirot is summoned to retrieve it. Posing as a guest at the Lacey family home, the detective will share a traditional Christmas to follow the thieves' trail until he finds the valuable jewel.
Download or read book The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding written by Agatha Christie and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2004-11-23 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An English country house at Christmas time, with its crackling log fires and fine food, may seem an incongruous setting for a crime -- but a sinister note left on his pillow tells Hercule Poirot everything is not as it seems. The great detective plays his cards close to his chest -- until the discovery of a young woman lying in the snow, a Kurdish knife in the centre of a crimson stain on her white wrap, spurs Poirot into revealing his hand. Seven cases in which Hercule Poirot and Jane Marple prove conclusively that their powers of detection take the cake…
Download or read book Adventure of the Christmas Pudding and Other Stories Agatha Christie written by Agatha Christie and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-06-08 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1)The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding Agatha Christie's seasonal Poirot and Marple short story collection, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers. 2)The Mystery of the Spanish Chest Ostensibly retired, Hercule Poirot investigates a sensational news story and an international secret in this pairing of mysteries. 3)The Under Dog 4)Four-and-Twenty Blackbirds A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. Hercule Poirot is about to tuck into a very traditional English supper with his old friend Bonnington, when the habit and ritual of a lone diner sparks his interest more than the chestnut turkey. The lone diner has eaten there on Thursdays and Tuesdays for the last ten years like clockwork, but, no one at the restaurant even knows his name. However, 'Old Father Time, ' as they have fondly nicknamed him, suddenly stops coming and Poirot believes that he might have picked up that one essential clue that could shed light on a man who no one really knows. Could what Old Father Time strangely ordered as his final meal prove to be the only thing that makes this suspicious? 5)The Dream Hercule Poirot is reluctant to answer a letter demanding his services by the reclusive and eccentric millionaire Benedict Farley. Farley wants him to diagnose his recurring dream of death, in which he shoots himself at precisely 3:28 p.m. Then, a week after dismissing Poirot, the dream becomes real. Each member of the Farley household that Poirot questions seems to be more puzzled than the one before. Was Benedict Farley's death a suicide, or are darker forces at work? 6)Greenshaw's Folly
Download or read book Four and Twenty Blackbirds written by Agatha Christie and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hercule Poirot is about to tuck into a very traditional English supper with his old friend Bonnington when a lone diner sparks his interest. Like clockwork, the man has eaten at the restaurant on Thursdays and Tuesdays for the last ten years, but no one on the staff knows his name. When “Old Father Time,” as they have fondly nicknamed him, suddenly stops coming, Poirot believes that he might have picked up the one essential clue that could shed light on this mysterious man. Could what Old Father Time ordered as his final meal provide the key?
Download or read book The Mystery of the Spanish Chest A Hercule Poirot Short Story written by Agatha Christie and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-06-19 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook.
Download or read book The Under Dog and Other Stories written by Agatha Christie and published by William Morrow Paperbacks. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful heiress has been found dead on a train. A playboy has been stabbed through the heart during a costume ball. An elderly woman suspects that she is being slowly poisoned to death. A prince fears for his reputation when his fiancÉe is embroiled in another man's murder. A forgotten recluse makes headlines after he is shot in the head. Who but Agatha Christie could concoct such canny crimes? Who but Belgian detective Hercule Poirot could possibly solve them? It's a challenge to be met—in a triumph of detection.
Download or read book Midwinter Murder written by Agatha Christie and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! "Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.” —Tana French, New York Times bestselling author of the Dublin Murder Squad novels An all-new collection of winter-themed stories from the Queen of Mystery, just in time for the holidays—including the original version of “Christmas Adventure,” never before released in the United States! There’s a chill in the air and the days are growing shorter . . . It’s the perfect time to curl up in front of a crackling fire with these wintry whodunits from the legendary Agatha Christie. But beware of deadly snowdrifts and dangerous gifts, poisoned meals and mysterious guests. This chilling compendium of short stories—some featuring beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple—is an essential omnibus for Christie fans and the perfect holiday gift for mystery lovers. “Agatha Christie [is] the maestro of murder tales.” —People
Download or read book Three Blind Mice and Other Stories written by Agatha Christie and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agatha Christie demonstrates her unparalleled mastery with Three Blind Mice and Other Stories—a classic compendium of mystery and suspense, crime and detection, whose title novella served as the basis for The Mousetrap, the longest running stage play in the history of the London theater. A blinding snowstorm—and a homicidal maniac—traps a small party of friends in an isolated estate. Out of this deceptively simple setup, Agatha Christie fashioned one of her most ingenious puzzlers, which in turn would provide the basis for The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in history. From this classic title novella to the deliciously clever gems on its tail (solved to perfection by Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple), this rare collection of murder most foul showcases Christie at her inventive best, proving her reputation as "the champion deceiver of our time" (New York Times).
Download or read book The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding Agatha Christie written by Agatha Christie and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-31 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding by Agatha Christie.This version features:* Clean formatting and Clickable Table of Contents ( seamless display for all devices)* Translated UK English to US English* Translated French phrases (the phrases are not deleted, English translations are inserted next to it, enclosed in parenthesis)
Download or read book The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding A Hercule Poirot Short Story written by Agatha Christie and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2013-10-10 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook.
Download or read book Murder in the Studio written by Agatha Christie and published by Concord Theatricals. This book was released on 2020 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of three radio plays including a Poirot story for live performance comprising Personal Call, Yellow Iris, Butter in a Lordly Dish.
Download or read book Christmas Adventure A Hercule Poirot Short Story written by Agatha Christie and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-06-19 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook.
Download or read book Hercule Poirot and the Greenshore Folly written by Agatha Christie and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a favour to an old friend, Hercule Poirot finds himself at a summer fete in Devon, taking part not in a Treasure Hunt, but a Murder Hunt, in this never-before-published novella version of Dead Man’s Folly. Now released for the first time as an eBook exclusive publication.
Download or read book The Incredible Theft written by Agatha Christie and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-07-16 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previously published in the print anthology Murder in the Mews: Four Cases of Hercule Poirot. When the specifications for a new bomber plane are stolen, the Air Marshal enlists Hercule Poirot to help him find the culprit.
Download or read book The Double Clue written by Agatha Christie and published by Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Double Clue" presents readers with a captivating short story featuring the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot, created by the incomparable Agatha Christie. In this narrative, Poirot finds himself entangled in a mysterious case involving the theft of valuable pearls belonging to a wealthy socialite, Miss Violet Marsh. As Poirot navigates the opulent world of high society and examines the clues left behind, readers are treated to a tale of hidden motives, romantic intrigue, and clever deductions. Christie's storytelling finesse shines through as she weaves a narrative that skillfully combines elements of crime, romance, and unexpected twists. "The Double Clue" stands as a testament to Agatha Christie's ability to craft a compelling mystery within a condensed format. With Poirot's keen observations and the author's knack for suspense, this short story offers enthusiasts another opportunity to enjoy the charm and intrigue that define Christie's timeless contributions to detective fiction
Download or read book The Harlequin Tea Set and Other Stories written by Agatha Christie and published by Center Point. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Brings together nine rare ... tales of murder and detection that span nearly half a century of [Christie's] storytelling [abilities]"--Back cover.
Download or read book The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding and a Selection of Entr es written by Agatha Christie and published by Fontana Press. This book was released on 1973 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
