El Primer Ministro de Gran Bretaña es secuestrado en vísperas de una importante cumbre internacional. Se exige un rescate exorbitante y se plantea un grave dilema político. El detective privado Hercule Poirot es llamado para resolver el caso. Poirot y su amigo el Capitán Arthur Hastings investigan y se encuentran con múltiples sospechosos, incluyendo a miembros del gobierno y del personal del Primer Ministro.

Hasta el momento, en todos los casos que yo he relatado, las investigaciones de Poirot se iniciaron partiendo del factor central, ya fuese crimen o robo, y fueron siguiendo un proceso de deducciones lógicas hasta llegar a la solución final. En los acontecimientos que ahora voy a relatar, una curiosa cadena de circunstancias tuvo su principio en ciertos incidentes aparentemente triviales que atrajeron la atención de Poirot y culminó en los siniestros sucesos que constituyeron uno de los casos más extraordinarios.

Un equipo de arqueólogos británicos desentierra una tumba egipcia antigua en una expedición en Egipto. Sin embargo, una serie de extraños y mortales eventos comienzan a sucederse, y el equipo cree que la tumba está maldita. Un misterioso asesinato ocurre en el campamento, lo que lleva a la intervención del famoso detective belga Hercule Poirot.

El detective Hércules Poirot es contratado por la señorita Violeta Marsh para resolver un extraño caso. La muchacha ha sido desafiada por su tío fallecido, Andrew Marsh, y sólo recibirá la enorme fortuna que debe heredar si logra probar su inteligencia.

Un valioso bono del gobierno de Estados Unidos por un millón de dólares es robado durante un viaje en barco a Nueva York. El ladrón es desconocido y se plantea un enigma aparentemente insoluble. El famoso detective privado Tommy y Tuppence Beresford son contratados para resolver el caso. Tommy y Tuppence investigan a los diversos pasajeros del barco, descubriendo una red de intrigas y sospechas.

Un empresario minero contrata a Poirot para resolver el brutal asesinato de su hija y el robo de sus joyas a bordo del expreso de Plymouth.

Poirot y Hastings están reunidos con su vecino, el doctor Hawker, cuando reciben un mensaje urgente: el conde Foscatini, paciente del médico, ha implorado por ayuda. "Me han asesinado", ha atinado a decir a quien lo atendió telefónicamente.

El señor T.X. Benedict recibe una carta anónima invitándolo a una casa de campo llamada Hunter Lodge donde se revelará un misterio. Benedict acepta la invitación y llega a la mansión, donde conoce a los otros invitados, incluyendo a Sir Eustace Pedler, el anfitrión de la casa. Sir Eustace revela que ha sido amenazado de muerte y Benedict se ofrece para investigar el caso.

El doctor Oldfield tiene un problema grave del que no sabe cómo deshacerse. Su esposa murió hace aproximadamente un año, y los chismes abundan: muchos en el pequeño pueblo creen que mató a su esposa para casarse con su médico. Oldfield, por lo tanto, le pide a Poirot que lo ayude.

Poirot y Hastings invitan al inspector James Japp, de Scotland Yard, a tomar el té en su casa. La conversación gira alrededor de la reciente desaparición de un famoso banquero y financista, el señor Davenheim; de su gran mansión de campo. Poirot apuesta con Japp cinco libras a que será capaz de resolver el caso en una semana sin moverse de su silla, siempre y cuando pueda contar con todos los detalles de la investigación. ¿Logrará Poirot esclarecer el misterio sin siquiera acercarse al lugar de los hechos?

Mientras Poirot está de visita en la campiña inglesa, tiene un problema mecánico con el motor de su automóvil. Se llama el reparador Ted Williamson, quien le confía que se enamoró de una joven, llamada "Nita", doncella de una bailarina de ballet rusa. Pero esta joven ha desaparecido misteriosamente, para su consternación. Hercule Poirot promete hacer todo lo posible para encontrar a la joven de forma voluntaria

La historia se centra en el Dr. Ernest Lavington, un médico que es visitado por el capitán Roger Angmering. Roger está preocupado por su esposa, Virginia, ya que ha estado mostrando síntomas de envenenamiento. Aunque el Dr. Lavington insiste en que es improbable que Virginia haya sido envenenada, Roger está convencido de lo contrario y sospecha de su propia tía, una mujer llamada Bella Tanios. A medida que la historia avanza, se descubre que Bella, quien vivía en el extranjero, había enviado a Virginia una caja de chocolates como regalo.

St. Mary Mead, el tranquilo pueblo donde vive Miss Marple, se ve sacudido por un asesinato. La víctima es la señora Symmington, quien aparentemente se ha suicidado después de recibir una carta anónima que la acusaba de tener un amorío. Sin embargo, Miss Marple, con su aguda intuición, sospecha que ha sido asesinada. El método del crimen es inusual: la señora Symmington murió envenenada por el pegamento de un sobre sellado con cinta métrica. Miss Marple se da cuenta de que este no es el único caso de cartas anónimas en el pueblo.

La historia sigue a Poirot y a su amigo Hastings mientras asisten a una fiesta en la mansión de un conocido. Durante la velada, una de las invitadas, una joven llamada Margery, propone jugar a un juego que consiste en que cada invitado debe salir de la sala y pensar en una forma de cometer el "crimen perfecto", luego regresar y relatarlo al grupo. A medida que avanza el juego, los relatos se vuelven más oscuros y perturbadores, lo que incomoda a algunos de los asistentes.

Descubre un caso fascinante que mezcla ingenio, intriga y un toque de humor con el audiolibro dramatizado de El León de Nemea de Agatha Christie. Cuando Hercule Poirot, el renombrado detective belga, recibe una carta solicitando su ayuda para encontrar a un pequeño perro pekinés desaparecido, inicialmente siente que el caso está por debajo de sus habilidades. Sin embargo, lo que parece ser una simple desaparición se convierte rápidamente en un complejo enigma que solo alguien con la agudeza de Poirot puede resolver.

When mystery author D. B. Ziegler is late delivering her book, Abi Schore steps in to help. Surely she can give her favorite author moral support over the holiday break and get the manuscript to her boss at Tea & Sympathy Publishing in time for the new year. When Abi shows up on Ms. Ziegler’s doorstep bearing holiday treats, she’s met by the author’s handsome grandson Dov, who reveals a startling plot twist. His grandmother isn’t able to finish the book and Dov promised he’d complete it so fans won’t be disappointed—a task that’s harder than he ever imagined.

Two little girls stand with their heads bowed in my living room. I’m told they’re my granddaughters. Daisy is nine, and Alice seven. Daisy is the spitting image of her mother. This is the first time I’ve met them since my daughter and I fell out after she married that waste of space, Vince. They’ve come to live with me because their mother — my daughter — was murdered. In her own home while they slept close by. I think Vince killed her. But the police can’t prove it. I’ve always known he was no good. He treated my daughter like dirt. I said he’d cheat on her — but she wouldn’t listen.

There's no place like home for the holidays ... especially for Lesley Carver. Life in the big city just wasn't her jam and now she's back in Hickory Falls, working at the family diner and helping her mom after she took a tumble. Lesley longs to build a life here, working at the cafe, selling her handmade ornaments and ... er, apparently reviving her high school crush on her best friend’s older brother. Only one problem, her mom wants her to leave Hickory Falls far behind.

First published in 1843, it tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean and unpleasant man who dislikes people generally and Christmas especially. One Christmas Eve he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come and given a glimpse of the many homes and lives which Scrooge has touched in his wretched life to date. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.

A Signature Performance: Tim Curry rescues Charles Dickens from the jaws of Disney with his one-of-a-kind performance of the treasured classic. Our listeners loved this version so much that it inspired our whole line of Signature Classics.

It’s 1984, and life has changed beyond recognition. Airstrip One, formerly known as Great Britain, is a place where Big Brother is always watching, and nobody can hide. Except, perhaps, for Winston Smith. Whilst working at the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history, he secretly dreams of freedom. And in a world where love and sex are forbidden, where it’s hard to distinguish between friend and foe, he meets Julia and O’Brien and vows to rebel.

Clark Griswold was onto something...at least with his annual holiday meltdown. And since the last three weeks of my life have been riddled with humbug—another breakup, a broken toe, an office promotion I deserved and didn’t get—I’m not at all in the mood to celebrate nor have the happ, happ, happiest Christmas EVER.

My fiancé brought me tea and scrambled eggs in bed that morning, and we snuggled together, talking about buying our rings, and about our perfect wedding next year. Then we headed into town. He held my hand and gazed at the ring I liked best, a smile spreading slowly over his face. Then a glass of bubbly to celebrate. I felt flushed, excited and ready for the rest of my life with the man I loved. We race to get on the train home. It screams to a halt and I run towards its open doors. Made it. I think he’s right behind me — but when I turn around, he’s gone.

Academy Award nominee Rachel McAdams stars in Mary Jane, a poignant and intimate drama following a single mother’s journey caring for her chronically ill young son. Set in New York City, the play unfolds in two parts—Mary Jane's small Queens apartment and a pediatric hospital. With unflinching honesty and unexpected humor, we witness Mary Jane's tireless devotion, her interactions with medical professionals, and her struggle to maintain her sense of self.

London: 1968. Liz Houghton is languishing as an obituary writer at a London newspaper when a young girl’s disappearance captivates the city. If Liz can break the story, it’s her way into the newsroom. She already has a scoop: Her best friend Marisa is a police officer who is assigned to the case. Liz follows Marisa to Dorset, where they make another disturbing discovery. Over two decades earlier, three girls disappeared while evacuating from London. One was found murdered in the woods near a train line. The other two were never seen again.

When Heather McKinley dreamed of becoming a doctor, she imagined curing sick kids and sporting pink stethoscopes. She never anticipated the sleepless nights, grueling exams, and endless labs. And she certainly never knew that her medical school earned the nickname Dead Med thanks to the tragic history of students overdosing on illegal drugs. But Heather would never consider doing anything like that. That is, until her longtime boyfriend dumps her, she finds herself failing anatomy, and her world starts to crumble.

Johnnie Rico never really intended to join up—and definitely not the infantry. But now that he’s in the thick of it, trying to get through combat training harder than anything he could have imagined, he knows everyone in his unit is one bad move away from buying the farm in the interstellar war the Terran Federation is waging against the Arachnids. Because everyone in the Mobile Infantry fights. And if the training doesn’t kill you, the Bugs are more than ready to finish the job.

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

After their mother passes, three estranged siblings reunite to sort out her estate. Beth, the oldest, never left home. She stayed with her mom, caring for her until the very end. Nicole, the middle child, has been kept at arm’s length due to her ongoing battle with a serious drug addiction. Michael, the youngest, lives out of state and hasn’t been back to their small Wisconsin town since their father ran out on them seven years before.

Who is Audrey Hoedemaker? It's a question her sister Maureen has heard more times than she can count, and she doesn't know what the short answer would be. Little sister, troubled teen, backpacker, musical theatre coach, con artist, childcare worker. Murderer. A tragic, traumatic childhood casts a long shadow on the Hoedemaker sisters. Maureen has worked hard to move beyond the violence of the past and build a good, honest life for herself. Audrey, however, just can't seem to do the same, careening from one state of chaos to another.