Christmas should be a time of joy and warmth, but for Miss Marple, it brings a haunting sense of dread. When she meets a charming couple during a holiday stay, her instincts tell her something is horribly wrong. The woman's life, Miss Marple fears, hangs by a thread, though everyone else sees nothing but holiday cheer. As a veil of deadly intent lurks beneath festive decorations and warm firesides, Miss Marple races against the ticking clock of the holiday season to expose a sinister plot.

In Death by Drowning, the serene village of St. Mary Mead is shaken when a young woman is found drowned under suspicious circumstances. Though the town whispers of an accidental fall, Miss Marple sees hints of something far more sinister. As she follows the trail, dark secrets emerge—family tensions, hidden grudges, and quiet despair lurking just beneath the surface. Miss Marple's keen eye notices what others overlook: a single overlooked clue that may unravel the mystery. Who would benefit from silencing this young woman, and why?

In The Idol House of Astarte, Agatha Christie spins an enchanting yet eerie tale, turning an innocent country outing into a sinister encounter with the supernatural. As the story unfolds at a seemingly harmless pagan shrine, an ancient statue of the goddess Astarte casts an unsettling presence, hinting at dark forces. When a man suddenly dies after a bizarre ritual, what begins as a harmless story told among friends morphs into an unsettling mystery. Is there truly a supernatural force at work, or is this yet another case where human nature outshines superstition in its cunning?

In The Adventure of the Sinister Stranger, Agatha Christie crafts a tale of chilling suspense, where nothing is quite as it seems. When Tommy and Tuppence Beresford are drawn into an unsettling mystery, they find themselves face to face with a stranger whose intentions remain as shadowed as his appearance. A game of deception unfolds, where high-society façades hide darker truths and the line between friend and foe blurs. As the Beresfords navigate this web of intrigue, they must rely on their sharp minds and quick thinking to unravel a puzzle that twists and turns with every new clue.

Some secrets can only be kept by the dead. When Dr. Rosen, a man with enemies in dark places, is found dead at the bottom of his staircase, everyone suspects foul play. Four people were close enough to know his fears—and perhaps, his fate. Each carries their own scars, secrets, and strange alibis. As suspicion falls on them, Miss Marple enters a maze of mistrust and hidden motives, where shadows of a past life reveal a chilling truth. The Four Suspects spins a deadly game of who, if anyone, can truly be trusted, and what treacheries linger in the hearts of even the innocent.

In A Port of Tea, Agatha Christie draws readers into a curious and stylish world of high-society secrets, humor, and hidden dangers. Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, looking for adventure, open "Blunt's International Detective Agency," expecting daring mysteries and challenging cases. To add a unique flair, they assume the identities of famous fictional detectives, blending charm and humor into their investigations. But as they dive deeper into each case, the game of roleplay leads them into tangled schemes where nothing is as innocent as it appears.

In Agatha Christie's haunting tale The Bloodstained Pavement, a seaside retreat becomes a sinister stage for murder. Joyce Lemprière, a keen-eyed artist, captures more than just landscapes when she spots what seems to be blood on the cobblestones, a mark that sets her imagination on edge. The quaint seaside village, known for its idyllic sunsets and gentle waves, hides a shadowy secret behind its picturesque charm. Miss Marple, with her unassuming wisdom, steps into this world of deception and fragmented whispers, sensing the danger lurking beneath every innocuous facade.

In the cozy setting of an English country home, a simple dinner turns deadly when a young woman dies after eating a seemingly harmless dish. The culprit? A "herb of death" slipped into the meal—but was it an accident, or cold-blooded murder? As tensions rise and suspicions circle around the dining table, Miss Marple begins to unravel the tangled web of secrets and lies lurking beneath the surface. The Herb of Death draws readers into a chilling world where trust is poisoned and even the most innocent ingredients hide sinister intentions.

In the heart of St. Mary Mead, whispers of the strange and unexplained ripple through the village. A feared prophecy, a flash of blue flowers, and a sudden death leave everyone questioning what they thought they knew. Was it fate, foul play, or something more sinister? Only Miss Marple, with her razor-sharp intuition and keen eye for human frailty, can pull back the curtain on this chilling tale. "The Blue Geranium" lures you into a world where superstition collides with reason, and danger lurks in the most unexpected places.

In The Affair at the Bungalow, the world of stage and screen collides with a mystery too outrageous to be fiction. When a glamorous actress, Miss Jane Helier, becomes tangled in a crime that unfolds in her very own bungalow, the line between her role and reality blurs. Is it a simple case of stolen jewels, or is there something far more devious at play? As Miss Helier recounts her side of the story, each detail adds to a puzzle that only the sharpest minds can decipher. Who is hiding behind the curtain, and what motive drives them?

When Raymond West—a man whose thirst for adventure matches his talent for mystery—gets word of a forgotten treasure sunken off the coast, he finds himself lured to a sleepy Cornish village. But what seems like an idyllic trip quickly turns ominous as secrets bubble up from the ocean's depths, and danger lurks in every shadow. Rumors of smuggled gold ingots ignite whispers of treachery, and a web of lies begins to unravel. Lucky for Raymond, his astute friend Miss Marple is never far from the truth, even if she's leagues away from the scene.

Three critically acclaimed recordings are joined together in this dazzling Agatha Christie Triple Bill, read by award-winning narrators Alison Larkin and James Warwick, star of the Partners in Crime TV series on Masterpiece Theater.

In The Hunter's Lodge Case, Agatha Christie delivers a compelling mystery featuring her famous detective, Hercule Poirot. Called to a remote countryside lodge to investigate a chilling murder, Poirot finds himself unraveling a tangled web of lies, deceit, and hidden motives. As he navigates a maze of secrets, the quaint lodge reveals itself as anything but peaceful, with each clue bringing him closer to a surprising truth.

In The Thumb Mark of St. Peter, a cloud of suspicion haunts the quiet town of St. Mary Mead when Mabel, Miss Marple's niece, finds herself the target of damning rumors. Her husband's sudden death—following a heated argument and a strange purchase of arsenic—has the entire village whispering about murder. Desperate and alone, Mabel calls upon her shrewd aunt, Miss Marple, for help. With her unparalleled intuition and attention to hidden details, Miss Marple uncovers unsettling clues: a cryptic phrase, "a packet of fish," and a trail that defies the obvious.

In a sleepy English village, where scandal whispers under a polite facade, a single act of betrayal erupts into a mystery that entangles everyone. In Motive v. Opportunity, Miss Marple faces one of her most baffling dilemmas: when both motive and opportunity lie in plain sight, what reveals the real killer? Every character seems cloaked in a blend of innocence and cunning, each with their own murky secrets. But the question is not who had a reason or the chance—it's who had the audacity.

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.

Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of best-selling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read.

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.

After the killing of a prominent mob lawyer, NYPD homicide detectives Jacob Jackson and Caitlin Grimes start receive chilling, written “rules” for how to commit the perfect murder. "Rule number one for the perfect murder: Evidence is your enemy. Leave none behind." Jackson (Reid Scott) and Grimes (Cobie Smulders) race to find the killer, setting them on a collision course with the city’s crime underbelly, and a perpetrator who seems happy to toy with them. “Rule number two. No crimes of passion. The perfect murder is always business, never pleasure.”

Kidnappers grabbed Jenna in broad daylight, right in front of her children and their horrified classmates. Her family was issued an insane ransom demand: $25 million in cash and jewels, payable by the end of the school day, otherwise they’ll never see her again. As Jenna’s mother scrambles to gather the money, detectives Mo Butler and George Ortega follow the trail of the kidnappers, which will lead them through a sordid landscape of jealous lovers, broken dreamers, and twisted schemers. But every second counts, and there’s one thing Jenna Wade doesn’t have: very much time.

Christmas should be a time of joy and warmth, but for Miss Marple, it brings a haunting sense of dread. When she meets a charming couple during a holiday stay, her instincts tell her something is horribly wrong. The woman's life, Miss Marple fears, hangs by a thread, though everyone else sees nothing but holiday cheer. As a veil of deadly intent lurks beneath festive decorations and warm firesides, Miss Marple races against the ticking clock of the holiday season to expose a sinister plot.

Miss Marple: The Complete Story Collection gathers together in one magnificent volume all of Agatha Christie’s short stories featuring her beloved intrepid investigator, Miss Marple. It’s an unparalleled compendium of murder, mayhem, mystery, and detection that represents some of the finest short form fiction in the crime fiction field, and is an essential omnibus for Christie fans.

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.

Some secrets can only be kept by the dead. When Dr. Rosen, a man with enemies in dark places, is found dead at the bottom of his staircase, everyone suspects foul play. Four people were close enough to know his fears—and perhaps, his fate. Each carries their own scars, secrets, and strange alibis. As suspicion falls on them, Miss Marple enters a maze of mistrust and hidden motives, where shadows of a past life reveal a chilling truth. The Four Suspects spins a deadly game of who, if anyone, can truly be trusted, and what treacheries linger in the hearts of even the innocent.

In The Idol House of Astarte, Agatha Christie spins an enchanting yet eerie tale, turning an innocent country outing into a sinister encounter with the supernatural. As the story unfolds at a seemingly harmless pagan shrine, an ancient statue of the goddess Astarte casts an unsettling presence, hinting at dark forces. When a man suddenly dies after a bizarre ritual, what begins as a harmless story told among friends morphs into an unsettling mystery. Is there truly a supernatural force at work, or is this yet another case where human nature outshines superstition in its cunning?

June Whitfield stars as Miss Marple in seven full-cast BBC Radio 4 dramatisations. The stories included are: 'The Moving Finger', 'They Do It with Mirrors', 'Nemesis', 'Sleeping Murder', 'Tape-Measure Murder', 'The Case of the Perfect Maid' and 'Sanctuary'.

In The Adventure of the Sinister Stranger, Agatha Christie crafts a tale of chilling suspense, where nothing is quite as it seems. When Tommy and Tuppence Beresford are drawn into an unsettling mystery, they find themselves face to face with a stranger whose intentions remain as shadowed as his appearance. A game of deception unfolds, where high-society façades hide darker truths and the line between friend and foe blurs. As the Beresfords navigate this web of intrigue, they must rely on their sharp minds and quick thinking to unravel a puzzle that twists and turns with every new clue.

In A Port of Tea, Agatha Christie draws readers into a curious and stylish world of high-society secrets, humor, and hidden dangers. Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, looking for adventure, open "Blunt's International Detective Agency," expecting daring mysteries and challenging cases. To add a unique flair, they assume the identities of famous fictional detectives, blending charm and humor into their investigations. But as they dive deeper into each case, the game of roleplay leads them into tangled schemes where nothing is as innocent as it appears.

In this short story, Hercule Poirot is asked to attend a Christmas celebration in order to apprehend a jewel thief who has taken advantage of an unwary Eastern prince.

When Raymond West—a man whose thirst for adventure matches his talent for mystery—gets word of a forgotten treasure sunken off the coast, he finds himself lured to a sleepy Cornish village. But what seems like an idyllic trip quickly turns ominous as secrets bubble up from the ocean's depths, and danger lurks in every shadow. Rumors of smuggled gold ingots ignite whispers of treachery, and a web of lies begins to unravel. Lucky for Raymond, his astute friend Miss Marple is never far from the truth, even if she's leagues away from the scene.

This audiobook includes unabridged recordings of Agatha Christie's first 5 Hercule Poirot novels, and the first collection of short stories featuring the famous detective, all read by the award-winning David Rintoul.

In The Hunter's Lodge Case, Agatha Christie delivers a compelling mystery featuring her famous detective, Hercule Poirot. Called to a remote countryside lodge to investigate a chilling murder, Poirot finds himself unraveling a tangled web of lies, deceit, and hidden motives. As he navigates a maze of secrets, the quaint lodge reveals itself as anything but peaceful, with each clue bringing him closer to a surprising truth.

Three critically acclaimed recordings are joined together in this dazzling Agatha Christie Triple Bill, read by award-winning narrators Alison Larkin and James Warwick, star of the Partners in Crime TV series on Masterpiece Theater.

This audiobook collection contains the following works of Agatha Christie: The Mysterious Affair at Styles, The Secret Adversary, The Murder on the Links, The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim, The Adventure of the "Western Star", The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor, The Million Dollar Bond Robbery, The Adventure of the Cheap Flat, The Mystery of the Hunter's Lodge, The Kidnapped Prime Minister, The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb, The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman, The Case of the Missing Will, The Chocolate Box, The Veiled Lady, The Lost Mine, The Affair at the Victory Ball.

June Whitfield returns as the deceptively mild spinster sleuth in three full-cast BBC Radio 4 dramatisations. Specially broadcast to mark the 125th anniversary of Agatha Christie's birth, these brand new dramas are based on three of her best short stories.