Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: MB Cooltura
ISBN: 987744903X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Five friends get together to share a delicious dinner, listen to music and dance a little. They have fun and enjoy without excesses or drunkenness. The next morning, the butler is surprised to see a large red stain on the carpet on which an old Spanish chest is resting. When he lifts the lid of the furniture, he discovers to his horror that inside is the corpse of one of the guests, Mr. Clayton, with a dagger stuck in his neck. Hercule Poirot is summoned to help the attractive Mrs. Clayton unravel this strange mystery.
The Mystery of the Spanish Chest
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: MB Cooltura
ISBN: 987744903X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Five friends get together to share a delicious dinner, listen to music and dance a little. They have fun and enjoy without excesses or drunkenness. The next morning, the butler is surprised to see a large red stain on the carpet on which an old Spanish chest is resting. When he lifts the lid of the furniture, he discovers to his horror that inside is the corpse of one of the guests, Mr. Clayton, with a dagger stuck in his neck. Hercule Poirot is summoned to help the attractive Mrs. Clayton unravel this strange mystery.
Publisher: MB Cooltura
ISBN: 987744903X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Five friends get together to share a delicious dinner, listen to music and dance a little. They have fun and enjoy without excesses or drunkenness. The next morning, the butler is surprised to see a large red stain on the carpet on which an old Spanish chest is resting. When he lifts the lid of the furniture, he discovers to his horror that inside is the corpse of one of the guests, Mr. Clayton, with a dagger stuck in his neck. Hercule Poirot is summoned to help the attractive Mrs. Clayton unravel this strange mystery.
The Mystery of the Spanish Chest: A Hercule Poirot Short Story
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0007560141
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0007560141
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook.
The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: MB Cooltura
ISBN: 987744836X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
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.
Publisher: MB Cooltura
ISBN: 987744836X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
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.
The Mystery of the Spanish Chest
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: MB Cooltura
ISBN: 9877449048
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
Five friends get together to share a delicious dinner, listen to music and dance a little. They have fun and enjoy without excesses or drunkenness. The next morning, the butler is surprised to see a large red stain on the carpet on which an old Spanish chest is resting. When he lifts the lid of the furniture, he discovers to his horror that inside is the corpse of one of the guests, Mr. Clayton, with a dagger stuck in his neck. Hercule Poirot is summoned to help the attractive Mrs. Clayton unravel this strange mystery.
Publisher: MB Cooltura
ISBN: 9877449048
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
Five friends get together to share a delicious dinner, listen to music and dance a little. They have fun and enjoy without excesses or drunkenness. The next morning, the butler is surprised to see a large red stain on the carpet on which an old Spanish chest is resting. When he lifts the lid of the furniture, he discovers to his horror that inside is the corpse of one of the guests, Mr. Clayton, with a dagger stuck in his neck. Hercule Poirot is summoned to help the attractive Mrs. Clayton unravel this strange mystery.
The Double Clue
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
"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
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
"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
The Mystery of the Spanish Shawl
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062211110
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
A classic Agatha Christie short story from the collection The Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories. Mystery writer Anthony Eastwood is lured to the crime scene of a faked murder, where two individuals masquerading as police officers arrest him and charge him for murder. As the phony police officers escort Mr. Eastwood home, the true goal of the masquerade becomes apparent.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062211110
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
A classic Agatha Christie short story from the collection The Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories. Mystery writer Anthony Eastwood is lured to the crime scene of a faked murder, where two individuals masquerading as police officers arrest him and charge him for murder. As the phony police officers escort Mr. Eastwood home, the true goal of the masquerade becomes apparent.
The Harlequin Tea Set and Other Stories
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Center Point
ISBN: 9781611737691
Category : Detective and mystery stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Brings together nine rare ... tales of murder and detection that span nearly half a century of [Christie's] storytelling [abilities]"--Back cover.
Publisher: Center Point
ISBN: 9781611737691
Category : Detective and mystery stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Brings together nine rare ... tales of murder and detection that span nearly half a century of [Christie's] storytelling [abilities]"--Back cover.
The Lost Mine
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 13
Book Description
"The Lost Mine" immerses readers in a compelling short story featuring the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot, created by the renowned Agatha Christie. In this narrative, Poirot is confronted with the mystery of a missing map leading to a valuable gold mine, owned by the eccentric prospector Mr. Richard John Emsworth. As Poirot unravels the complexities surrounding the lost mine, readers are treated to a delightful blend of Christie's signature humor, clever deductions, and unexpected twists. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the American West, adding a touch of adventure to the traditional detective tale. "The Lost Mine" stands as another shining example of Agatha Christie's ability to craft engaging mysteries within a condensed format. With Poirot's inimitable insights and the author's storytelling finesse, this short story offers enthusiasts a brief yet satisfying journey into the world of Hercule Poirot's investigations.
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 13
Book Description
"The Lost Mine" immerses readers in a compelling short story featuring the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot, created by the renowned Agatha Christie. In this narrative, Poirot is confronted with the mystery of a missing map leading to a valuable gold mine, owned by the eccentric prospector Mr. Richard John Emsworth. As Poirot unravels the complexities surrounding the lost mine, readers are treated to a delightful blend of Christie's signature humor, clever deductions, and unexpected twists. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the American West, adding a touch of adventure to the traditional detective tale. "The Lost Mine" stands as another shining example of Agatha Christie's ability to craft engaging mysteries within a condensed format. With Poirot's inimitable insights and the author's storytelling finesse, this short story offers enthusiasts a brief yet satisfying journey into the world of Hercule Poirot's investigations.
Four-and-Twenty Blackbirds
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062129570
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
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?
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062129570
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
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?
Hercule Poirot and the Greenshore Folly
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0007546408
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0007546408
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
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.