The Collected Works of Agatha Christie (Vol.1)

Agatha Christie

nov 2023 · DigiCat

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Dame Agatha Christie is proclaimed as the Queen of Crime fiction and has the distinction of holding the Guinness World Records for selling over two billion copies of her books. Come along on this thrilling crime adventure and enjoy trying to solve the puzzle yourself. Contents: The Secret of Chimneys The Mysterious Affair at Styles The Secret Adversary The Murder on the Links The Affair at the Victory Ball The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan The Adventure of King of Clubs The Disappearance of Mr.Davenheim The Mystery of the Plymouth Express The Adventure of "The Western Star" The Tragedy at Marsden Manor The Kidnapped Prime Minister The Million Dollar Bond Robbery The Adventure of the Cheap Flat The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge The Clue of the Chocolate Box The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb The Case of the Veiled Lady The Kidnapping of Johnnie Waverly The Market Basing Mystery The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman The Case of the Missing Will The Incredible Theft The Adventure of the Clapham Cook The Lost Mine The Cornish Mystery The Double Clue The Lemesurier Inheritance

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Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, DBE (1890–1976), was an esteemed British writer, known predominantly for her sixty-six detective novels and fourteen short story collections. Renowned for creating fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, Christie's work has seen her named the 'Queen of Mystery', and made her one of the bestselling authors of all time. Her ingenuity in plotting, often characterized by clever twists and turns, has garnered critical acclaim and a massive global readership. In 'The Collected Works of Agatha Christie (Vol.1)', readers are treated to a showcase of Christie's early accomplishments which include some of her most celebrated mysteries. Christie's work is known for its tight plotting, meticulous clue construction, and a psychological depth that both entertains and puzzles readers. With literary craft that reveals itself in her careful weaving of the mundane with the sinister, Christie's storytelling has set the benchmark in the genre of crime fiction. Her books have been translated into numerous languages, showing that her appeal traverses cultural boundaries, reaffirming her legacy in the world of literature. Her play 'The Mousetrap' holds the record for the longest initial run of any play in history, providing further testament to her standing in the arts.