Agatha Christie

Una muerte en el metro de Londres, una enigm tica nota, un barco y unos diamantes son las piezas de un misterioso rompecabezas que solo la hija de un arque logo podr recomponer. Descubre una de las novelas m s ic nicas de "la Gran Dama del misterio" en el centenario de su publicaci n. Anne Beddingfeld, hija de un eminente antrop logo que acaba de fallecer, es una joven en busca de aventuras. Estas, para su sorpresa, no tardan en llegar: en la estaci n de metro Hyde Park Corner de Londres es testigo de la muerte de la ca da de un hombre a las v as. Un misterioso individuo de traje marr n, que asegura ser m dico, examina el cuerpo y, tras confirmar que el hombre ha fallecido, desaparece entre la multitud dejando caer una nota con las misteriosas palabras Kilmorden Castle . Al d a siguiente, en el mismo barrio, una mujer desconocida aparece asesinada y Anne empieza a sospechar que ambos sucesos est n relacionados. El misterio est servido. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Newly-orphaned Anne Beddingfield is a lovely English girl hoping for a bit of adventure in London. Anne is on the platform at Hyde Park Corner tube station when a man falls onto the live track, dying instantly. A doctor examines the man, pronounces him dead, and leaves, dropping a note on his way. Anne picks up the note, which reads "17.1 22 Kilmorden Castle". The next day the newspapers declare that a gorgeous ballet dancer has been discovered dead there brutally strangled. A tremendous fortune in diamonds has disappeared. And now, aboard the extravagance liner Kilmorden Castle, spooky strangers loot her cabin and try to choke her. What are they looking for? Why should they want her dead? Lovely Anne is the last person on earth suited to solve this mystery... and the only one who can Anne's journey to untwist the mystery takes her as far afield as Africa and the strain mounts with every step... And Anne finds herself toiling to unmask a faceless assassin known only as 'The Colonel.' "A Colourful Murder Mystery"

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Illustrated Edition: Embellished with 20 stunning illustrations that bring the thrilling narrative to life. Exclusive Content: Includes a detailed summary, comprehensive characters list, and a captivating biography of the legendary author, Agatha Christie. Dive into the heart of mystery and adventure with the illustrated edition of Agatha Christie's classic, "The Secret Adversary." In this gripping tale, Christie introduces the indomitable duo, Tommy and Tuppence, who, driven by their unquenchable thirst for adventure and an unwavering sense of justice, find themselves entangled in a web of espionage, intrigue, and peril. In the latter days of the Great War, Tommy and Tuppence set out on a bold mission that will place them in the crosshairs of an unknown foe known only as "Mr. Brown." There will be danger, deceit, and a hidden enemy that always seems to be one step ahead on their trip from the busy streets of London to the shadowy corridors of power. The two must decipher a convoluted story and locate the mysterious Jane Finn, whose disappearance contains the key to a secret that jeopardizes society itself, as the fate of a nation hangs in the balance. This special illustrated edition enhances the classic narrative with 20 vivid illustrations, capturing the essence of Christie's characters and the period's ambiance, making the story leap off the page and into the imagination. Alongside the thrilling narrative, this edition offers a succinct summary, a detailed list of characters to help track the sprawling cast, and a biography of Agatha Christie, providing insight into the mind of the world's best-selling novelist, whose work has captivated millions of readers for nearly a century." The Secret Adversary" is an experience that pushes the boundaries of bravery, friendship, and loyalty. It's more than just a story. Tommy and Tuppence are more than just fictional characters; they represent resiliency and optimism, demonstrating that even the most difficult obstacles can be conquered with humor, bravery, and a dash of daring. This illustrated version of "The Secret Adversary" is a must-have for any collector, ideal for enthusiasts of mystery and espionage and providing a new angle on Christie's classic story. Follow Tommy and Tuppence as they make their way through this gripping mystery's many turns, where danger and suspense are waiting around every corner.

Un juego peligroso. Un resultado mortal. El asesinato m s sofisticado de su carrera... Mrs. Christie nunca ha sido tan ingeniosa. Daily Mail Mr. Shaitana es muy conocido por las fiestas que da en su casa. Sin embargo, se trata de un hombre extravagante del que todos desconf an. Adem s, tiene una afici n poco usual: coleccionar criminales que han evadido la justicia. En una de sus cenas, convoca a cuatro sospechosos de asesinato y a cuatro crimin logos, entre los cuales se encuentra H rcules Poirot. Tras una partida de bridge, descubren que el anfitri n ha sido asesinado por uno de los invitados... Para averiguar el culpable, Poirot tendr que ahondar en la psicolog a de cada sospechoso. Qui n de ellos tiene la mente fr a de un asesino sin compasi n? ENGLISH DESCRIPTION In Agatha Christie's classic mystery, Cards on the Table, the wily Hercule Poirot is on the case when a bridge night turns deadly. Mr. Shaitana is famous as a flamboyant party host. Nevertheless, he is a man of whom everybody is a little afraid. So when he boasts to Hercule Poirot that he considers murder an art form, the detective has some reservations about accepting a party invitation to view Shaitana's "private collection." Indeed, what begins as an absorbing evening of bridge is to turn into a more dangerous game altogether....

Komplekt iz 5-ti romanov Kristi, v kotoryj voshli znamenitye detektivy avtora iz raznykh serij. Nemoj svidetelKogda ledi Arandell neozhidanno upala s lestnitsy svoego sobstvennogo doma, vse vokrug uvideli v etom lish neschastlivuju sluchajnost - ved ona nastupila na rezinovyj mjachik, ostavlennyj tam ee ljubimtsem, fokstererom po klichke Bob. No chem bolshe dumala ob etom sama postradavshaja, tem bolshe ej kazalos, chto padenie podstroil kto-to iz ee rodstvennikov. Ona napisala pismo znamenitomu detektivu Erkjulju Puaro s prosboj razobratsja v etom dele. No za to vremja, poka pismo shlo do adresata, ledi Arandell uzhe umerla, a ee nemalenkoe nasledstvo pereshlo k kompanonke. Puaro ne v silakh voskresit neschastnuju ledi, no on mozhet najti ubijtsu. A pomozhet emu v etom tot samyj pes po klichke Bob... Smert na NileNa roskoshnom parokhode "Karnak", plyvuschem po Nilu, ubita molodaja millionersha, nedavno vyshedshaja zamuzh i, kak vyjasnilos, imevshaja mnozhestvo vragov sredi passazhirov. Ljuboj mog ubit samouverennuju i naglovatuju devushku, ukravshuju zhenikha u luchshej podrugi. No ni odin iz verojatnykh podozrevaemykh ne sovershal etogo prestuplenija... K schastju, na parokhode nakhoditsja velikij syschik Erkjul Puaro, kotoryj znaet vse obschestvo, predstavlennoe v kruize, esche po Londonu, i v kurse vozmozhnykh motivov kazhdogo iz prisutstvujuschikh. I, konechno, pervoe, o chem zadumyvaetsja belgiets, - eto o "ljubovnom treugolnike", sostojavshem iz ubitoj, ee svezheispechennogo muzha i ochen temperamentnoj zhenschiny, kotoruju tot brosil radi millionershi... Svidanie so smertjuPuteshestvuja po Vostoku, Erkjul Puaro ostanovilsja v Ierusalime. Odnazhdy vecherom, stoja u otkrytogo okna svoego gostinichnogo nomera, on vdrug uslyshal frazu, proiznesennuju gde-to v storone: "Ty ved ponimaesh, chto ee nuzhno ubit, pravda?". Ponachalu syschik ne pridal znachenija etim slovam. No sovsem skoro emu prishlos vspomnit ikh, kogda skoropostizhno skonchalas ego sosedka po gostinitse, bogataja pozhilaja amerikanka, puteshestvovavshaja v krugu svoej semi - docheri, syna, nevestki i vnukov. Puaro uznaet, chto pri zhizni pokojnitsa, v proshlom tjuremnaja nadziratelnitsa, byla suschim semejnym tiranom. Velikij detektiv terjaetsja v dogadkakh otnositelno togo, kto ubil starukhu. Da i ubijstvo li eto... Ved ne ostalos sovsem nikakikh sledov. A mezhdu tem na reshenie zagadki u Puaro ostalis vsego lish sutki... Spjaschij ubijtsaMolodaja novobrachnaja Gvenda Rid delaet vse vozmozhnoe, chtoby ee novyj dom vygljadel sovremennym. No v nem vdrug nachinajut proiskhodit strannye veschi, kotorye slovno otbrasyvajut Gvendu v mrachnoe proshloe. Ej mereschatsja prizraki, kazhdyj shag po domu prevraschaetsja v pytku i stanovitsja nastojaschim ispytaniem dlja ee razuma. Genialnaja miss Marpl beretsja pomoch devushke i poka ne znaet, chto ej pridetsja rasputyvat prestuplenie, sovershennoe mnogo let nazad... Skrjuchennyj domishkoPomnite anglijskuju pesenku v perevode Korneja Chukovskogo: "A za skrjuchennoj rekoj / V skrjuchennom domishke / Zhili letom i zimoj / Skrjuchennye myshki"? Dlja zhitelej osobnjaka "Tri frontona" eta pesenka vesma aktualna - razrosshijsja pristrojkami kottedzh, naselennyj bolshoj shumnoj semej, dejstvitelno napominaet tot samyj "skrjuchennyj domishko". V takom dome prosto objazana tsarit veselaja kuterma. No odnazhdy tam stali sovershatsja ubijstva...

Christie es la autora m s traducida del mundo con ediciones en al menos 103 idiomas. Una supuesta falla m dica, dos muertes y, tal vez, un suicidio, atraen la atenci n de Poirot, quien descubrir que algunos pacientes tienen en com n mucho m s que un doctor. Buscando respuestas, Poirot encuentra preguntas m s oscuras... ENGLISH DESCRIPTION In this edition from the Queen of Mystery, the meticulous detective Hercule Poirot suspects the worst of the death of a dentist. Even the great detective Hercule Poirot harbored a deep and abiding fear of the dentist, so it was with some trepidation that he arrived at the celebrated Dr. Morley's surgery for a dental examination. But what neither of them knew was that only hours later Poirot would be back to examine the dentist, found dead in his own surgery. Turning to the other patients for answers, Poirot finds other, darker, questions...

He's brilliant and fastidious--and has appeared in over thirty novels written by the queen of mystery, Agatha Christie. Poirot Investigates is a riveting anthology of fourteen short stories featuring her beloved Belgian detective Hercule Poirot and his faithful friend, Captain Hastings. The stories, originally published in 1924 and 1925, offer a glimpse into the mind of one of the most famous detectives in fiction, known for his flamboyant mustache and keen powers of deduction. Set in various locations, from Brussels to London, Egypt, and France, each story showcases Christie's intricate plotlines, sophisticated characters, and talent for unveiling the most unexpected resolutions, creating a compelling all-in-one armchair read. Full of suspense and intrigue, the selections include "The Adventure of the Cheap Flat," "The Adventure of the Western Star," "The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge," "The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor," and other must-reads for mystery lovers and Agatha Christie enthusiasts.

Agatha Christie’s sensational mystery thriller set in her Devonshire homeland. On holiday in Cornwall, Poirot meets a pretty young woman with an unusual name, ‘Nick’ Buckley. Upon discovering a bullet-hole in Nick’s sun hat, the great detective decides the girl needs his protection. He also begins to unravel the mystery of a murder that hasn’t been committed. Yet.