Agatha Christie

This anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together 15 tales from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including newly discovered stories by Dorothy L. Sayers and Edmund Crispin that have never previously been published. With the Golden Age of detective fiction shining ever more brightly thanks to the recent reappearance of many forgotten crime novels, Bodies from the Library offers a rare opportunity to read lost stories from the first half of the twentieth century by some of the genre’s most accomplished writers. This second volume is a showcase for popular figures of the Golden Age, in stories that even their most ardent fans will not be aware of. It includes uncollected and unpublished stories by acclaimed queens and kings of crime fiction, from Helen Simpson, Ethel Lina White, E. C. R. Lorac, Christianna Brand, Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, to S. S. Van Dine, Jonathan Latimer, Clayton Rawson, Cyril Alington and Antony and Peter Shaffer (writing as Peter Antony). This book also features two highly readable radio scripts by Margery Allingham (involving Jack the Ripper) and John Rhode, plus two full-length novellas – one from a rare magazine by Q Patrick, the other an unpublished Gervase Fen mystery by Edmund Crispin, written at the height of his career. It concludes with another remarkable discovery: ‘The Locked Room’ by Dorothy L. Sayers, a never-before-published case for Lord Peter Wimsey! Selected and introduced by Tony Medawar, who also provides fascinating pen portraits of each author, Bodies from the Library 2 is an indispensable collection for any bookshelf.

When Emily Inglethorp is poisoned the police are certain they’ve found the killer, but Hercule Poirot is not so easily satisfied. The sleuth digs deep into a tangled mystery in his debut appearance as the detective hero of Christie’s classic crime series. Agatha Christie’s first mystery novel marks the initial appearance of her renowned Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot, known for his impeccably neat appearance, fine mustache, and ability to cut to the core of some of the most complex and puzzling mysteries ever conceived. Summoned to investigate a murder in an elegant English country house, Poirot begins assembling clues and finding reasons to doubt the apparently obvious culprit was actually responsible for the murder. Riddles and secrets multiply as documents vanish, secret alliances are unveiled and the seemingly unsolvable is broken wide open. Deliberately conceived and written to puzzle devoted mystery fans, The Mysterious Affair at Styles has delighted readers since its first publication in 1920 and marks a perfect entry point for those new to the author or her unforgettable sleuth. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Mysterious Affair at Styles is both modern and readable.

When Emily Inglethorp is poisoned the police are certain they’ve found the killer, but Hercule Poirot is not so easily satisfied. The sleuth digs deep into a tangled mystery in his debut appearance as the detective hero of Christie’s classic crime series. Agatha Christie’s first mystery novel marks the initial appearance of her renowned Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot, known for his impeccably neat appearance, fine mustache, and ability to cut to the core of some of the most complex and puzzling mysteries ever conceived. Summoned to investigate a murder in an elegant English country house, Poirot begins assembling clues and finding reasons to doubt the apparently obvious culprit was actually responsible for the murder. Riddles and secrets multiply as documents vanish, secret alliances are unveiled and the seemingly unsolvable is broken wide open. Deliberately conceived and written to puzzle devoted mystery fans, The Mysterious Affair at Styles has delighted readers since its first publication in 1920 and marks a perfect entry point for those new to the author or her unforgettable sleuth. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Mysterious Affair at Styles is both modern and readable.

Soon to be a major motion picture sequel to Murder on the Orient Express with a screenplay by Michael Green, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh alongside Gal Gadot and Armie Hammer--coming December 18, 2020 In this stunning hardcover reprint featuring the original cover art and typesetting, one of Agatha Christie's most beloved mysteries is painstakingly restored to its original beauty. The tranquility of a luxury cruise along the Nile was shattered by the discovery that Linnet Ridgeway had been shot through the head. She was young, stylish, and beautiful. A girl who had everything . . . until she lost her life. Hercule Poirot recalled an earlier outburst by a fellow passenger: "I'd like to put my dear little pistol against her head and just press the trigger." Yet under the searing heat of the Egyptian sun, nothing is ever quite what it seems. A sweeping mystery of love, jealousy, and betrayal, Death on the Nile is one of Christie's most legendary and timeless works." Death on the Nile is perfect." --The Guardian"One of her best. . . . First rate entertainment." --Kirkus Reviews

Spännande klassiker blir film! Linnet Ridgeway är kvinnan som har allt: skönhet, pengar, intellekt och charm. Hon kunde ha fått vem som helst men väljer fästmannen till sin bästa väninna Jackie. För att bli kvitt den förkrossade Jackie flyr Linnet utomlands med sin nyblivne make. Ombord på en lyxångare längs Nilen förväntar de sig lata, soldränkta dagar. Men Jackie har förföljt dem och seglatsen förvandlas till en klaustrofobisk mardröm. Detektiven Hercule Poirot semestrar på samma fartyg. När en av de två kvinnorna hittas mördad i sin hytt blir Poirot tvungen att agera. Döden på Nilen är den främsta av Agatha Christies reseskildringar. Först publicerad 1937 utgör den ett stilbildande tidsdokument över den exotiska flärd som var på modet vid tiden före andra världskriget. I oktober går Döden på Nilen upp på landets biografer med en stjärnspäckad skådespelarensemble! Agatha Christie (1890-1976) är känd över hela världen som kriminalromanernas drottning. Hennes böcker har sålts i mer än tre miljarder exemplar vilket ingen annan författare i modern tid kommer i närheten av. Totalt har Christie skrivit åttio kriminalromaner och novellsamlingar, nitton dramer samt sex romaner under pseudonymen Mary Westmacott.

This story takes place in northern France, where Belgian detective Poirot's long memory for similar crimes proves useful in resolving the crime. When this book was published years ago reviews compared Mrs Christie favourably to Arthur Conan Doyle in his Sherlock Holmes mysteries. "One of the best mystery stories I have read." - S. P. B. Mais in The Daily Express.

"A top-notch literary brainteaser." -New York TimesSoon to be a major motion picture sequel to Murder on the Orient Express with a screenplay by Michael Green, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh alongside Gal Gadot--coming February 11, 2022 Beloved detective Hercule Poirot embarks on a journey to Egypt in one of Agatha Christie's most famous mysteries. The tranquility of a luxury cruise along the Nile was shattered by the discovery that Linnet Ridgeway had been shot through the head. She was young, stylish, and beautiful. A girl who had everything . . . until she lost her life. Hercule Poirot recalled an earlier outburst by a fellow passenger: "I'd like to put my dear little pistol against her head and just press the trigger." Yet under the searing heat of the Egyptian sun, nothing is ever quite what it seems. A sweeping mystery of love, jealousy, and betrayal, Death on the Nile is one of Christie's most legendary and timeless works." Death on the Nile is perfect." --The Guardian"One of her best. . . . First rate entertainment." --Kirkus Reviews

An all-new collection of winter-themed mysteries from the master of the genre, just in time for the festive period. There's a chill in the air and the days are growing shorter… It's the perfect time to curl up in front of a crackling fireplace with this winter-themed collection from legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie. But beware of deadly snowdrifts and dangerous gifts, poisoned meals and mysterious guests. This compendium of short stories, some featuring beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, is an essential omnibus for Christie fans and the perfect gift for mystery lovers. INCLUDES THE STORIES:The Chocolate BoxA Christmas TragedyThe Coming of Mr QuinThe Mystery of the Baghdad ChestThe Clergyman’s DaughterThe Plymouth ExpressProblem at Pollensa BaySanctuaryThe Mystery of Hunter’s LodgeThe World’s EndThe Manhood of Edward RobinsonChristmas Adventure

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction." --Tana French, New York Times bestselling author of the Dublin Murder Squad novelsAn all-new collection of winter-themed stories from the Queen of Mystery, just in time for the holidays--including the original version of "Christmas Adventure," never before released in the United States There's a chill in the air and the days are growing shorter . . . It's the perfect time to curl up in front of a crackling fire with these wintry whodunits from the legendary Agatha Christie. But beware of deadly snowdrifts and dangerous gifts, poisoned meals and mysterious guests. This chilling compendium of short stories--some featuring beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple--is an essential omnibus for Christie fans and the perfect holiday gift for mystery lovers." Agatha Christie is] the maestro of murder tales." --People

Agatha Christie's most exotic murder mystery, reissued with a striking new cover to tie in with the highly anticipated film adaptation.

Agatha Christie�s most exotic murder mystery in a sumptuous hardback Special Edition.

Includes a new introduction from Sophie Hannah, bestselling author of THE MONOGRAM MURDERS and HAVEN'T THEY GROWNAgatha Christie was not only the biggest selling writer of detective stories the world has ever known, she was also a mystery in herself, giving only the rarest interviews, declining absolutely to become any sort of public figure, and a mystery too in the manner in which she achieved her astonishing success. H R F Keating, a crime novelist and respected reviewer of crime fiction, brought together a dozen distinguished writers from both sides of the Atlantic to throw light on this double mystery. Some analyse the art itself; some explain the reasons for her success, not just the books, but also in film and theatre. The approaches are penetrating, affectionate, enthusiastic, analytical, funny - even critical. Together, they give an almost unique insight into the life and work of the First Lady of Crime.

100 år av Agatha Christie-berättelserI år är det 100 år sedan som Agatha Christies debutdeckare En dos stryknin publicerades för första gången. Det firas med nyutgivning av den odödliga klassikern. England under första världskriget. Kapten Hastings, som ska vila upp sig från striderna, skickas till en herrgård i byn Styles St. Mary. Där lever den förmögna mrs Emily Inglethorp, som erbjudit flera belgare och flyktingar logi under kriget. När mrs Inglethorp hittas mördad ser detektiven Hercule Poirot det som sin plikt att hjälpa Hastings att lösa fallet. Vem förgiftade henne och hur lyckades mördaren fly från det låsta sovrummet? I den lilla byn finns det gott om misstänkta. En dos stryknin utkom 1920 och banade väg för en helt ny genre: pusseldeckaren. Boken bygger bland annat på de stora kunskaper om gift som Agatha Christie hade och är full av ledtrådar som involverar läsaren i fallet. Denna utgåva innehåller även originalslutet, som för första gången har översatts till svenska (översättning: Helen Ljungmark). Agatha Christie (1890-1976) är känd över hela världen som kriminalromanernas drottning. Hennes böcker har sålts i mer än tre miljarder exemplar vilket ingen annan författare i modern tid kommer i närheten av. Totalt har Christie skrivit åttio kriminalromaner och novellsamlingar, nitton dramer samt sex romaner under pseudonymen Mary Westmacott.

Agatha Christie, an English author of the 20th century, delights readers with her exciting mystery novels that are acclaimed for her skillful writing and masterful storytelling. Her sixty-six detective novels are some of the most well-known pieces of literature for both lovers of the genre and those looking for a dramatic tale to indulge in. Christie's famed detective, Hercule Poirot, is back again in Poirot Investigates, a collection of short stories in which the eccentric detective must solve a variety of chilling mysteries in the world of love and revenge. Stories such as "The Adventure of the Western Star" involve thievery of diamonds and a lover's affair, while "The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge" features murder and disguise. These stories are all unique and distinct, but still hold the same amount of hair-raising mystery that any other Christie novel would have. With eleven sensational tales filled with thrilling plots and charming characters, Belgian detective Poirot has his work cut out for him in Poirot Investigates.