Agatha Christie

”Tämä on näppärä kertomus mahdottomalta tuntuvasta tehtävästä.” Agatha Christien kirjat -blogiUpporikas liikemies herra Rafiel testamenttaa neiti Marplelle kaksikymmentä tuhatta puntaa palkkioksi erään rikoksen selvittämisestä. Minkä rikoksen? Ilmeisestikin murhan, mutta kuka on murhattu ja missä? Siitä ei jälkisäädöksessä mainita sanaakaan. Vedotaan vain vanhan ystävän luontaisiin taipumuksiin tajuta rikoksia, vaistota pahuutta. Jännitys kiihdyttää vanhuuttaan raihnaista amatöörisalapoliisia; hän lähtee etsimään ”Neulaa heinäsuovasta”. Suoraselkäinen nojatuoli takkavalkean ääressä saa jäädä kun edessä on ennakolta järjestetty ylellinen kiertomatka Englannin kuuluisissa kartanoissa ja puutarhoissa.

A grand old London hotel A series of alarming coincidences Danger lurking down every corridor Impeccable service. Luxurious rooms. Eccentric guests. There are worse places for Canon Pennyfather to find himself stranded than Bertram’s Hotel. But when he gets his dates in a muddle and attempts to travel to Lucerne a day too late, he unwittingly sets off a violent chain of events. And Miss Marple is convinced there is more going on than meets the eye. Never underestimate Miss Marple ‘Agatha Christie inspired me, aged eleven, to write my own murder mystery set in a country village. I can’t remember much of the plot (think the vicar did it) but Christie has been inspiring me ever since.’Elly Griffiths ‘Brilliant.’ Guardian

A Caribbean resort Strangers thrown together Is there evil in paradise? Major Palgrave enjoys an audience, and, in Miss Marple, he discovers a captive audience too polite to walk away. But midway through recounting the tale of a multiple murder, he stops suddenly when something, or someone, catches his eye. Then, when he’s found dead the following day, Miss Marple suspects that someone wanted to silence the talkative major. Permanently. Never underestimate Miss Marple ‘There’s no such thing as a disappointing Agatha Christie: there are only good ones and better ones.’Naomi Alderman ‘Livelieness . . . infectious zest . . . as good as anything Miss Christie has done.’ Observer

A movie star A deadly cocktail A murder When glamorous Marina Gregg came to live in St Mary Mead, tongues were sure to wag. But, with a local gossip’s sudden death, has one tongue wagged a bit too much? As the police chase false leads, and two more victims meet untimely ends, Miss Marple starts to ask her own questions. What secrets might link a peaceful English village and a star of the silver screen? Never underestimate Miss Marple ‘Christie’s ingenious plots and fiendish twists set the bar for all of us who follow in her footsteps.’Ruth Ware ‘The pieces finally drop into place with a satisfying click.’ Times Literary Supplement

A letter from beyond the grave One last request An unsolvable crime When Miss Marple receives a letter from the recently deceased millionaire Jason Rafiel, she’s not sure what to make of it. Knowing her deductive skills, he challenges her to solve a crime. If she does so, she will inherit £20,000. The only problem is that he has failed to mention who was involved, or where, and when the crime was committed. Jane Marple is intrigued. Never underestimate Miss Marple ‘Sorry Poirot, but I’m team Marple every time. A mind to rival the great Sherlock Holmes – and much handier with a knitting needle – yet patronised and underestimated by those around her, her invisibility is her superpower. That and her uncanny understanding of the darkest depths of human nature . . .’Lucy Foley ‘Her gift is pure genius.’ Observer

The Secret of Chimneys, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

""The Big Four"" is an enthralling detective novel by Agatha Christie, published in 1927. The story follows the renowned Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, as he confronts a formidable criminal organization known as the Big Four. Faced with a series of perplexing and seemingly unconnected crimes, Poirot employs his astute investigative skills to unravel the complex web of intrigue woven by his elusive adversaries. As the plot unfolds, readers are drawn into a world of intricate deceptions, surprising plot twists, and gripping suspense, all meticulously crafted by Christie's masterful storytelling. Through Poirot's relentless pursuit of the truth and his unwavering determination to bring the perpetrators to justice, the novel delves into themes of power, deception, and the resilience of the human spirit, cementing its place as a classic in the realm of mystery and crime fiction.

La obra de teatro m s representada de la Historia. Uno de los misterios m s populares de la dama del crimen EDICI N CON RECURSOS DID CTICOS Giles y Mollie Ralston est n muy ocupados tratando de ultimar los preparativos para los primeros hu spedes. Acaban de abrir una pensi n en una mansi n antigua que Mollie ha heredado y solo desean que las primeras personas que acogen tengan una estancia pl cida. Pero una nevada intensa deja la mansi n Monkswell incomunicada y la noticia que les da el sargento Trotter no resulta muy tranquilizadora: los hu spedes de la pensi n se encuentran bajo la amenaza de un asesino. Una singularidad acompa a la vida de esta pieza de Agatha Christie: La ratonera es la obra de teatro que acumula m s representaciones de la historia. Completan la presente edici n ilustraciones de Guillermo Berdugo y una introducci n y propuestas de trabajo a cargo de Rosa Sol . ENGLISH DESCRIPTION The most performed play in history. One of the most popular mysteries of the lady of crime EDITING WITH TEACHING RESOURCES Giles and Mollie Ralston are busy trying to finalize the preparations for the first guests. They have just opened a boarding house in an old mansion that Mollie has inherited and they only want the first people they host to have a peaceful stay. But a heavy snowfall leaves the Monkswell mansion cut off and the news given to them by Sergeant Trotter is not very reassuring: the guests of the boarding house are under threat from an assassin. A singularity accompanies the life of this piece by Agatha Christie: The Mousetrap is the play that accumulates the most performances in history. This edition is completed by illustrations by Guillermo Berdugo and an introduction and work proposals by Rosa Sol .

""The Murder of Roger Ackroyd"" is a classic detective novel penned by Agatha Christie, renowned for its masterful plot twists and suspenseful narrative. Set in a quaint English village, the story unfolds through the perspective of Dr. James Sheppard, a close confidant of the victim, Roger Ackroyd. As Sheppard becomes embroiled in the investigation, led by the legendary Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, the intricate web of clues and red herrings begins to unravel. Amidst a cast of intriguing characters and a labyrinth of deceit, the novel keeps readers on the edge of their seats, questioning every motive and alibi. With meticulous attention to detail and a brilliant narrative structure, Christie delivers a tale of deception, betrayal, and unexpected revelations, ultimately leading to a stunning and unforgettable denouement that solidified the novel's place as a timeless masterpiece in the realm of detective fiction.

Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. The Mysterious Affair at Styles, published in 1920, was Agatha Christie's first crime novel and the first outing for her world famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. When Arthur Hastings is injured during World War One and sent back to England, his old friend John Cavendish invites him to recuperate at his country house, Styles Court. Despite the beautiful surroundings, Hastings detects that all is not well amongst the inhabitants of the house. His suspicions are confirmed when John's wealthy step-mother, Emily Inglethorp, is found dead in her bedroom; she has been poisoned and the door is locked from the inside. Who could have murdered her and how did they do it? Hastings calls on his old friend Hercule Poirot to uncover the truth of this baffling crime. This edition features an introduction by Barry Forshaw.

Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. This edition features an introduction by Barry Forshaw. The only person who can unravel the terrible events in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is Hercule Poirot. He sets about, in his usual meticulous and eccentric way, to uncover the truth. In an English village, a young widow, Mrs Ferrars is found dead; she has taken her own life. Roger Ackroyd confides to his friend, Dr James Shepherd, who is the narrator of the book, that he was planning to marry Mrs Ferrars. But before her death he discovered that she had a dark secret; she killed her own husband and now someone is blackmailing her. Then, just as Ackroyd is about to find out the identity of the blackmailer, he's murdered.

'Even more thrilling than the plot is the atmosphere of shuddering suspense . . . No one brews it better than Agatha Christie' Daily ExpressFor more than 70 years, Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap has kept millions of people, from every corner of the globe, on the edge of their seats, and it continues to be a sell-out hit of London theatre. This brand new edition of the world's longest-running play contains a new introduction by Sophie Hannah, bestselling author of the authorised Agatha Christie Poirot continuation novels, as well as the official play script and a host of exclusive material from the show's archives. As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves in a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover - to their horror - that a killer is in their midst. One by one, the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts. Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? And can you solve this world-famous mystery for yourself? This beautiful 70th anniversary edition contains an introduction by Sophie Hannah, the official playscript, an exclusive interview with producer Adam Spiegel, a treasure trove of letters, speeches, photographs, and other fascinating insights into the making of this iconic play.

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