Agatha Christie

"The Mysterious Affair at Styles is a detective novel by British writer Agatha Christie. It was written in the middle of the First World War, in 1916, and first published by John Lane in the United States in October 1920 and in the United Kingdom by The Bodley Head (John Lane's UK company) on 21 January 1921. Styles was Christie's first published novel. It introduced Hercule Poirot, Inspector (later, Chief Inspector) Japp, and Arthur Hastings. Poirot, a Belgian refugee of the Great War, is settling in England near the home of Emily Inglethorp, who helped him to his new life. His friend Hastings arrives as a guest at her home. When the woman is killed, Poirot uses his detective skills to solve the mystery."

Once cuentos unidos por el poder deductivo de H rcules Poirot. Hastings, el fiel amigo del singular detective H rcules Poirot, relata una serie de casos resueltos gracias al m todo deductivo del detective belga quien aprovecha cualquier incidente sin relaci n aparente con el caso para descubrir siempre la verdad. Su secreto: el poder de las c lulas grises de su privilegiado cerebro. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Looking for a thrilling, mysterious read? Look no further than "Poirot Investigates" by the legendary Agatha Christie In this collection of eleven short stories, you'll join the famous detective Hercule Poirot as he unravels some of his most puzzling cases. Follow Poirot as he investigates the disappearance of a wealthy man, uncovers a jewel robbery at a grand hotel, and even sets out to rescue a kidnapped prime minister With Christie's signature wit and cunning, each story is a masterpiece of suspense and intrigue. Whether you're a lifelong fan of Agatha Christie or just discovering her work for the first time, Poirot Investigates is a must-read. So settle in with a cup of tea and prepare to be captivated by these gripping tales of crime and investigation. Stories include: The Adventure of "The Western Star" The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor The Adventure of the Cheap Flat The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge The Million Dollar Bond Robbery The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan The Kidnapped Prime Minister The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman The Case of the Missing Will

NATIONAL BESTSELLER"Each author captures Christie--and Marple--perfectly, while also displaying just a bit of her own unique touch. . . . This new and entertaining collection by some of our favorite writers will hook a new group of readers to the formidable Miss Marple." -- Rhys Bowen, Washington Post"Marple is the best loved detective]. Also the most influential. . . . It is Miss Marple who introduced the revolutionary notion that people are essentially the same wherever one goes." -- Los Angeles TimesAgatha Christie's legendary sleuth, Jane Marple, returns to solve twelve baffling cases in this brand-new collection, penned by a host of acclaimed authors skilled in the fine art of mystery and murderOne doesn't stop at one murder... Jane Marple is an elderly lady from St Mary Mead who possesses an uncanny knack for solving even the most perplexing puzzles. Now, for the first time in 45 years, Agatha Christie's beloved character returns to the page for a globe-trotting tour of crime and detection. Join Marple as she travels through her sleepy English village and around the world. In St Mary Mead, a Christmas dinner is interrupted by unexpected guests; the Broadway stage in New York City is set for a dangerous improvisation; bad omens surround an untimely death aboard a cruise ship to Hong Kong; and a bestselling writer on holiday in Italy is caught in a nefarious plot. These and other crimes committed in the name of love, jealousy, blackmail, and revenge are ones that only the indomitable Jane Marple can solve. Bringing a fresh twist to the hallmarks of a classic Agatha Christie mystery, these twelve esteemed writers have captured the sharp wit, unique voice, and droll ingenuity of the deceptively demure detective. A triumphant celebration of Christie's legacy and essential reading for crime lovers, Marple is a timely reminder why Jane Marple remains one of the most famous detectives of all time.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER"Each author captures Christie--and Marple--perfectly, while also displaying just a bit of her own unique touch. . . . This new and entertaining collection by some of our favorite writers will hook a new group of readers to the formidable Miss Marple." -- Rhys Bowen, Washington Post"Marple is the best loved detective]. Also the most influential. . . . It is Miss Marple who introduced the revolutionary notion that people are essentially the same wherever one goes." -- Los Angeles TimesAgatha Christie's legendary sleuth, Jane Marple, returns to solve twelve baffling cases in this brand-new collection, penned by a host of acclaimed authors skilled in the fine art of mystery and murderOne doesn't stop at one murder... Jane Marple is an elderly lady from St Mary Mead who possesses an uncanny knack for solving even the most perplexing puzzles. Now, for the first time in 45 years, Agatha Christie's beloved character returns to the page for a globe-trotting tour of crime and detection. Join Marple as she travels through her sleepy English village and around the world. In St Mary Mead, a Christmas dinner is interrupted by unexpected guests; the Broadway stage in New York City is set for a dangerous improvisation; bad omens surround an untimely death aboard a cruise ship to Hong Kong; and a bestselling writer on holiday in Italy is caught in a nefarious plot. These and other crimes committed in the name of love, jealousy, blackmail, and revenge are ones that only the indomitable Jane Marple can solve. Bringing a fresh twist to the hallmarks of a classic Agatha Christie mystery, these twelve esteemed writers have captured the sharp wit, unique voice, and droll ingenuity of the deceptively demure detective. A triumphant celebration of Christie's legacy and essential reading for crime lovers, Marple is a timely reminder why Jane Marple remains one of the most famous detectives of all time.

100 a os de historias de Agatha Christie El primer caso de H rcules Poirot, una oportunidad nica para descubrir d nde empez todo Essex, Inglaterra. En la mansi n Styles, la millonaria Emily Inglethorp es hallada muerta en su cama, aparentemente v ctima de un ataque card aco. Pero el m dico de la familia levanta una sospecha: posible asesinato por envenenamiento. Todos los hu spedes de la vieja mansi n tienen motivos para matar a la se ora Inglethorp y ninguno posee una buena coartada. Cuando el detective H rcules Poirot llega para encargarse de la investigaci n, se encuentra frente a frente con los celos, las tensiones y la ambici n de una familia que aspira a heredar la fortuna de la fallecida. Todos parecen sospechosos de haber acabado con la vida de Emily, pero s lo uno de ellos puede ser el asesino. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Step into the world of classic detective fiction with the Agatha Christie's debut novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. In this story, we meet Hercule Poirot for the first time, the brilliant Belgian detective with a unique approach to solving crimes. Join Poirot as he unravels the complex case of Emily Inglethorp, a wealthy matriarch found poisoned in her locked bedroom. With a house full of suspects and a mystery that seems impossible to solve, can Poirot identify the killer before they strike again? Can you decipher the clues and unmask the killer? In the world of Poirot, nothing is as simple as it seems.

El libro donde aparecen por primera vez Tommy y Tuppence. La b squeda de unos comprometedores documentos secretos, suscritos durante la Primera Guerra Mundial y perdidos en el naufragio del Lusitania, da lugar a una lucha sin cuartel entre los servicios secretos brit nicos y una banda internacional que quiere utilizar los documentos como instrumento de la propaganda bolchevique. Pero en la vor gine de la guerra de esp as aparecen dos j venes, Tommy y Tuppence, dispuestos a jugarse la vida para develar la identidad del l der de la banda, el misterioso Mr. Brown. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Agatha Christie's second novel, "The Secret Adversary", is the story of the out of work couple Tommy Beresford and Tuppence Cowley who form the partnership "The Young Adventures, Ltd." The two quickly become involved with a mysterious individual by the name of Mr. Whittington and then later because of this involvement, the British intelligence agency. Quickly a mystery is underway. A classic of detective fiction, "The Secret Adversary" will delight all fans of the genre.

Una joven acude al detective Hercules Poirot para que resuelva un crimen cometido diecis is a os atr s, lograr resolver este misterio? Caroline Crale es condenada por el asesinato de su esposo, el pintor Amyas Crale, diecis is a os atr s. Ahora, la hija de ambos, Carla, est dispuesta a remover cielo y tierra para descubrir la verdadera identidad del asesino de su padre y limpiar as la memoria de su desdichada madre. Con escasas pruebas, la tarea de Poirot se complica cuando comprueba que sus cinco sospechosos tienen, aparentemente, s lidas coartadas. Pero qui n ser capaz de mantenerse firme ante la inquisitiva perspicacia de tan audaz investigador? Otro caso sorprendente de Poirot. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION In this exclusive authorized edition from the Queen of Mystery, beloved detective Hercule Poirot races to solve a case from out of the past. Beautiful Caroline Crale was convicted of poisoning her husband, but just like the nursery rhyme, there were five other "little pigs" who could have done it: Philip Blake (the stockbroker), who went to market; Meredith Blake (the amateur herbalist), who stayed at home; Elsa Greer (the three-time divorc e), who had her roast beef; Cecilia Williams (the devoted governess), who had none; and Angela Warren (the disfigured sister), who cried all the way home. Sixteen years later, Caroline's daughter is determined to prove her mother's innocence, and Poirot just can't get that nursery rhyme out of his mind.

'The Secret of Chimneys, ' an unforgettable classic from legendary British author, Agatha Christie. Marking the first appearance of Agatha Christie's character Inspector Battle, it was first published in 1925 and went on to be a hit among readers. This mystery novel follows Anthony Cade, a man who unknowingly finds himself in the middle of an international conspiracy and a murder investigation after accepting a simple delivery job from an old friend. As Cade slowly begins to realize his predicament has potentially put him in danger, he begins his own investigation into the strange series of events just as Inspector Battle of Scotland Yard begins the main, official investigation. As more and more clues begin to pop up-along with even more mysteries-Inspector Battle and Anthony Cade search diligently for the true murderer and uncover the answers to multiple conundrums that plague the characters within the novel.

'The Secret of Chimneys, ' an unforgettable classic from legendary British author, Agatha Christie. Marking the first appearance of Agatha Christie's character Inspector Battle, it was first published in 1925 and went on to be a hit among readers. This mystery novel follows Anthony Cade, a man who unknowingly finds himself in the middle of an international conspiracy and a murder investigation after accepting a simple delivery job from an old friend. As Cade slowly begins to realize his predicament has potentially put him in danger, he begins his own investigation into the strange series of events just as Inspector Battle of Scotland Yard begins the main, official investigation. As more and more clues begin to pop up-along with even more mysteries-Inspector Battle and Anthony Cade search diligently for the true murderer and uncover the answers to multiple conundrums that plague the characters within the novel.

In this official authorized edition featuring exclusive content from the Queen of Mystery, robbery and brutal murder aboard a luxury transport ensnares the ever-attentive Hercule Poirot. When the luxurious Blue Train arrives at Nice, a guard attempts to wake serene Ruth Kettering from her slumbers. But she will never wake again--for a heavy blow has killed her, disfiguring her features almost beyond recognition. What is more, her precious rubies are missing. The prime suspect is Ruth's estranged husband, Derek. Yet Hercule Poirot is not convinced, so he stages an eerie reenactment of the journey, complete with the murderer on board. . . .

In the world of Hercule Poirot, a movie star's visit to London turns into a quest to recover a fabulous diamond, an ordinary dinner conversation about rented flats and houses leads to the discovery of a murder, superstitious speculations over the death of an archaeologist in Egypt unravel a tale of ruthless greed, and an ordinary theft from a shop window in Bond Street entangles Poirot in an international jewel heist. With the amiable Hastings in tow, Poirot dazzles while solving an array of spellbinding riddles. In fourteen razor-sharp, engrossing episodes, Poirot apprehends the perpetrators of robberies, kidnappings, thievery, and fraud with inimitable panache and style. The collection of superb short stories featuring Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings... First there was the mystery of the film star and the diamond... then came the 'suicide' that was murder... the mystery of the absurdly chaep flat... a suspicious death in a locked gunroom... a million dollar bond robbery... the curse of a pharoah's tomb... a jewel robbery by the sea... the abduction of a Prime Minister... the disappearance of a banker... a phone call from a dying man... and, finally, the mystery of the missing will. What links these fascinating cases? Only the brilliant deductive powers of Hercule Poirot