Christmas With Agatha Christie: 30 Murder Mysteries, Crime Thrillers & Most Puzzling Cases

Agatha Christie

nov 2023 · DigiCat

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On this Christmas Eve indulge your senses with the greatest mysteries from the Queen of crime fiction. This edition of famous murder mysteries, crime thrillers and puzzling cases by Agatha Christie is bound to make your holidays memorable and exciting. Contents: The Mysterious Affair at Styles The Murder on the Links The Secret Adversary The Secret of Chimneys The Affair at the Victory Ball Mrs Opalsen's Pearls (The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan) The Adventure of the Clapham Cook The Cornish Mystery The Double Clue The Lost Mine The Kidnapping of Johnnie Waverly The King of Clubs The Lemesurier Inheritance The Mystery of the Plymouth Express The Chocolate Box The Case of the Veiled Lady The Submarine Plans The Market Basing Mystery The Western Star The Marsdon Manor Tragedy The Adventure of the Cheap Flat The Hunter's Lodge Case (The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge) The Million Dollar Bond Robbery The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb The Kidnapped Prime Minister The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman The Case of the Missing Will The Man in the Brown Suit The Wife of the Kenite The Red Signal

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Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, DBE, born on September 15, 1890, in Torquay, England, and deceased on January 12, 1976, was an iconic figure in the world of literature, renowned for her prolific output as a mystery novelist, playwright, and short story writer. She has been colloquially dubbed the 'Queen of Mystery' and is best known for creating the beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Christie's literary career spans over five decades, during which she penned 66 detective novels, numerous short story collections, and a series of plays, including the world's longest-running play, 'The Mousetrap.' Among her expansive oeuvre, notable titles include 'Murder on the Orient Express,' 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd,' 'And Then There Were None,' and 'Death on the Nile.' Christie's work is characterized by its meticulous plotting, ingenious use of red herrings, and keen insight into human psychology. Her contributions to the genre of detective fiction have cemented her reputation as a master storyteller, with her books selling over a billion copies in English and another billion in translation globally, making her the best-selling novelist of all time. Although 'Christmas With Agatha Christie' is not one of her most prominent works, it encapsulates her ability to merge festivity with her trademark suspense, showcasing her versatility and enduring appeal. Christie's legacy continues to influence and inspire mystery writers and readers around the world.