Download or read book The Blue Geranium written by Agatha Christie and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previously published in the print anthology The Thirteen Problems. A woman is warned by a psychic of the evil and danger in her house. On a full moon, she must watch for the signs: blue primrose means caution, blue hollyhock is danger, and blue geranium is death!
Download or read book The Thirteen Problems written by Agatha Christie and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2002 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On Tuesday evening a group gathers at Miss Marple's house and the conversations turns to unsolved crimes: the case of the disappearing bloodstains; the thief who committed his crime twice over; the strange case of the invisible will; and the death-bed message about a "heap of fish".
Download or read book The Plant Lover s Guide to Hardy Geraniums written by Robin Parer and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2016-04-20 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardy geraniums are a staple in the garden and are among the best-loved and most widely grown plants. The Plant Lover’s Guide to Hardy Geraniums, by nursery owner Robin Parer, highlights 140 of the best species and cultivars. Featuring information on growth, care, and design, along with suggested companion plants and hundreds of gorgeous color photographs, it covers everything a home gardener needs to introduce these delightful plants into their garden.
Download or read book Gardening with Hardy Geraniums written by Birgitte Husted Bendtsen and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2005 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardy geraniums were the first plants to shrug off the rigours of her coastal climate and grow in Birgitte Husted Bendtsen's garden every bit as well as they did in the fertile, sheltered plots further east in Denmark. Add to this their tolerance of dogs and children, resistance to pests and diseases, interesting foliage, and delightful flowers in a wide range of colours, and it is little surprise that Birgitte developed an insatiable passion for them. In this book, she shares her knowledge of cultivating the plants and highlights the most garden worthy species and varieties. Expert cultivation advice, including comments on soil preferences and hardiness, is followed by fascinating information on pollination, and failsafe propagation secrets. Captivating colour photographs display key characteristics of hardy geraniums including their legendary range of flower colour and intricate, often highly marked, foliage. Here readers may marvel at the many cultivars of Geranium x oxonianum, enjoy favorites like Geranium 'Ann Folkard' with its striking black eye against magenta background, and covet the fine-leaved, blue-flowering Geranium himalayense. Smaller varieties ideal for growing in rockeries, containers and troughs are described along with perfect geraniums for associating with roses of all colours. Birgitte Husted Bendtsen communicates like a true enthusiast and the text is peppered with interesting anecdotes including news of an exciting variety that is prized for its blue flowers and modest stature. With over 400 species and hybrids of hardy geraniums and 450 beautiful colour photographs, this book is both rich in information and beautiful to browse. It is a long-awaited reference that will delight seasoned enthusiasts and introduce a whole new generation of gardeners to the charms of the hardy geranium.
Download or read book The Tuesday Night Club written by Agatha Christie and published by MB Cooltura. This book was released on 2023-11-24 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During a meeting, a pretty representative gathering agrees to form a club that will meet to discover the solution to different crimes. Among them is a kind old woman, Miss Marple, who knows human nature deeply. In this great introductory short story the group turn to Sir Henry Clithering's tale. Everyone will be surprised when find out who was the real culprit of Mrs. Jones' murder.
Download or read book The Blue Geranium A Miss Marple Short Story written by Agatha Christie and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2013-05-02 with total page 40 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 Thumb Mark of St Peter written by Agatha Christie and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic Agatha Christie short story, featuring Miss Marple, from the collection Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories. Fifteen years ago, Miss Marple’s niece, Mabel Denman, was accused of murdering her abusive and violent husband. Can Miss Marple clear her niece’s name and reveal the true perpetrator?
Download or read book The Last Seance written by Agatha Christie and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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 From the Queen of Suspense, an all-new collection of her spookiest and most sinister stories, including an Agatha Christie story never before published in the USA, The Wife of Kenite! For lovers of the supernatural and the macabre comes this collection of ghostly and chilling stories from legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie. Fantastic psychic visions, specters looming in the shadows, encounters with deities, a man who switches bodies with a cat—be sure to keep the light on whilst reading these tales. The Last Séance gathers twenty stories, some featuring Christie’s beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, in one haunting compendium that explores all things occult and paranormal, and is an essential omnibus for Christie fans.
Download or read book Bulbs in the Basement Geraniums on the Windowsill written by Alice McGowan and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cooler-zone gardeners are discovering that with a little wintertime care, plants that have long been considered "annuals" can thrive for years. These plants — including geraniums, gladioli, dahlias, begonias, rosemary, lavender, snapdragons, and even impatiens — aren't annuals at all. Rather, they are tender perennials. They aren't hardy enough to survive winter on their own, but they can be moved indoors during the cold months and then returned to the garden in spring. Many are even more beautiful in their second and third years! Bulbs in the Basement, Geraniums on the Windowsill is the first comprehensive resource on the care and maintenance of tender plants. In this zone-defying guide, you'll find simple techniques for overwintering, along with 160 detailed plant profiles that include individualized advice for overwintering and indoor care. With this practical guide, you can enjoy your favorite plants year after year, no matter where you live!
Download or read book The Four Suspects A Miss Marple Short Story written by Agatha Christie and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2013-05-02 with total page 40 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 Sqirl Jam Jelly Fruit Butter and Others Book written by Jessica Koslow and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A home cook–friendly recipe collection of over seventy-five famed jams, jellies, butters, marmalades, and other fruit preserves, from a James Beard–nominated chef. “This is food whose time has come,” declared Mark Bittman about Sqirl, the much-beloved Los Angeles restaurant that locals, tourists, and critics alike all flock to. Sqirl all began with jam—organic, local, made from unusual combinations of fruits, fragrant, and not overly sweet—the kind of jam you eat with a spoon. The Sqirl Jam Book collects Jessica Koslow’s signature recipes into a cookbook that looks and feels like no other preserving book out there, inspiring makers to try their own hands at canning and creating. With photography and a design bound to inspire imitators, The Sqirl Jam Book will make you fall in love with jam.
Download or read book The Blue Castle written by L. M. Montgomery and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-06-10 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: L. M. Montgomery is perhaps best known as an author of youth fiction, especially her Anne of Green Gables series. But of her novels intended for adult readers, The Blue Castle is the most famous. In Valancy Stirling’s rural Ontario town, marriage is thought to be a young woman’s vital accomplishment. Yet Valancy, now in her late 20s, has never had a flicker of interest from any suitor. Add to this the oppressive home life she endures with her mother, and Valancy’s misery is complete. In order to find some relief, she builds a fantasy world in her imagination—her “Blue Castle”—full of love and beauty. Even this, however, fails to support her when her chest pains prove to be the sign of a terminal condition. This traumatic discovery combines with Valancy’s inspirational reading to prompt her to take back her life—much to her relatives’ consternation. Undeterred, Valancy finds new worth and freedom in relationships she could never have imagined before, which bring their own surprising twists and turns.
Download or read book The LeMesurier Inheritance written by Agatha Christie and published by Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The LeMesurier Inheritance" presents readers with a captivating short story featuring Agatha Christie's renowned detective Hercule Poirot. In this intriguing narrative, Poirot is engaged to investigate a family inheritance matter involving the LeMesurier estate. As Poirot navigates the intricate dynamics of family relationships, contested legacies, and potential motives, readers are treated to a clever blend of Christie's signature wit and deductive prowess. The narrative unfolds with unexpected twists and a meticulous unraveling of hidden secrets. "The LeMesurier Inheritance" stands as another testament to Agatha Christie's ability to craft compelling mysteries within a concise format. With Poirot's keen observations and the author's knack for suspense, this short story offers enthusiasts another opportunity to revel in the charm and intrigue that define Christie's timeless contributions to the world of detective fiction.
Download or read book The Complete Annotated Man in the Brown Suit written by Agatha Christie and published by Peschel Press. This book was released on with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Anne Beddingfeld, Southern Africa holds the key to a mystery, if she lives! Young Anne Beddingfeld came to London with a small inheritance and a taste for travel and adventure. She gets more than she bargained for when a stranger falls from the tube platform and is electrocuted on the rails. A man in a brown suit examines the body, but flees before the police arrive. It was an accidental death, but Anne is intrigued. Why did the dead man startle? Why did he have a note regarding an empty house owned by a high-ranking government official? Who was the man in the brown suit who examined him and fled? What is the secret in the cryptic message he left behind: “17-122 Kilmorden Castle”? The mystery deepens when a woman is found strangled in the official's empty house. Anne’s investigation leads her to a cruise ship heading for sunny South Africa, followed by a treacherous journey into Rhodesia. Anne encounters danger, daring escapes, romance, and uncovers a conspiracy that could shake the foundation of the British Empire. Published in 1926, The Man in the Brown Suit was praised for its ingenious plotting and unique narrative structure. This new annotated edition, edited by Bill Peschel, comes with more than 40,000 words in footnotes and essays that delves into the background of the story and the life of its author. The Complete, Annotated Man in the Brown Suit, the sixth book in Peschel Press’ Complete, Annotated series, will entertain, educate, and enlighten you. You’ll see an Agatha Christie at her wittiest and in a way you’ve never seen her before.
Download or read book Classic Mysteries written by Agatha Christie and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-20 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THis book contains some of the best known works of the mystry queen Agatha Christie . Many of these have been adapted in movies and TV series. The book contains The Mysterious Affairs at Styles, Poirot Investigates , The Murder on the Links, The Man in the Brown Suit and The Secreat Adversary.
Download or read book Scented Geraniums written by Jim Becker and published by Interweave. This book was released on 1996-08 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scented Geraniums are plants for all seasons. They are a delight in the garden, whether grown in the ground or in containers. The joy of these plants is that they can be brought indoors to overwinter, and you can take pleasure in them throughout the year. The authors offer easy-to-follow instructions for growing these olfactory delights both indoors and out, recipes and ideas for using them in the kitchen, in flower arrangements, in potpourri, and more.
Download or read book The Lonely God written by Agatha Christie and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previously published in the print anthology The Harlequin Tea Set and Other Stories. Frank Oliver returns to England after years of overseas service only to realize he no longer knows anyone there. On visiting the British Museum, he encounters the “lonely god,” who seems to be experiencing the same sense of isolation he is. Will this strange deity help relieve him of his loneliness?
