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In Agatha Christie’s short story “The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb”, the widow of a famous Egyptologist consults Poirot on the suspicious death of her husband and an American financier, Bleibner. The mystery takes Poirot and Hastings to Egypt to investigate the site of an archaeological dig. But who could want the two men dead?

A group of adventurers set out from Damascus to visit the legendary Gate of Baghdad, also known as the Gate of Death. When one of the party is found dead, the others look to the seemingly unimpeachable Mr Parker Pyne.

Anne arrives in London in search of adventure when trgedy finds her. A thin man, dishevelled and giving off a stench of mothballs, topples onto the tracks and is electrocuted on the rails. Scotland Yard believe it is an accidental death. But Anne is not convinced. Who was the man in the brown suit who she saw poking around the body? And why did he leave so sharply, leaving a message behind: "17-122 Kilmorden Castle"?

Hercule Poirot, l'investigatore più famoso al mondo e il suo leale collaborare, il capitano Arthur Hastings, si trovano a Merlinville, una località balneare in Francia. Indagano sull'assassinio di un ricco uomo d'affari dal passato misterioso. I due investigatori sono legati da amicizia e rispetto reciproco. Si fidano l'uno dell'altro, si sostengono... eppure, qualcosa di molto grave incrina il loro rapporto fino a farli litigare violentemente.

Described as an "excellent yarn", "amazingly clever", and a "thrilling adventure", Agatha Christie's tale of a dauntless pair of amateur detectives, Tommy Beresford and Prudence "Tuppence" Cowley, who stumble upon a puzzling mystery, was recently adapted for a BBC TV series that will air in 2015. The story begins on the doomed RMS Lusitania and takes the listener through a web of intrigue, murder, and mayhem.

Heading for the French Rivieria, recently retired detective Hercule Poirot boards Le Train Bleu in London. This luxury trip, however, quickly turns south—in more ways than one. When the train arrives in Nice, France, American heiress Ruth Kettering is found murdered, and the Heart of Fire ruby that just came into her possession from her father has vanished in an apparent robbery. Add in a jilted husband, a secret lover, and a supposed curse on the missing gemstone, and it's a mystery that just might lure Poirot from his supposed retirement.

This first installment of The Poirot Collection, the definitive audiobook series of Agatha Christie's classic Hercule Poirot mysteries performed by award-winning narrator P.J. Ochlan, is presented in celebration of the centennial anniversary of Poirot's debut appearance. First published in 1920, The Mysterious Affair at Styles introduces us to the legendary detective as he puts his extraordinary talents toward solving a murder at an English country estate.

At a séance, Sir Alington, a venerable expert of the mental condition, is pestered by Mrs. Eversleigh about the importance of the sixth sense. Soon, a young man named Dermot is drawn in and tells them both about the sixth sense he experiences, a red signal that spells danger. He is about to tell them of the last time he saw the red signal when he stops himself. The last time he had the signal was earlier that very evening. But how could there be danger at a simple gathering of old friends?

The Tommy and Tuppence Classic Collection by Agatha Christie brings together some of her best work featuring the beloved sleuthing couple, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford. This collection includes the novel The Secret Adversary, where the dynamic duo first launches into the world of espionage and private detection. Here, they stumble upon a case involving political intrigue and a missing young woman named Jane Finn, setting the stage for their future exploits. Christie crafts a thrilling introduction to the world of Tommy and Tuppence, showcasing their blend of wit, courage, and teamwork.

Sir Claud Amory has discovered the formula for a new powerful explosive, which is stolen by one of the large household of relatives and friends. Locking everyone in the library, Sir Claud switches off the lights to allow the thief to replace the formula on the table, no questions asked. When the lights come on, however, he is dead.

In this, the first Hercule Poirot mystery, we see how the intrepid detective meticulously approaches the murder of one of the residents of a small English village.

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully abridged versions are shorter with the language targeted at learners of English.

El cuento se centra en Elspeth McGillicuddy, una anciana que está de camino a visitar a su amiga Jane Marple durante las vacaciones navideñas. Durante su viaje en tren, Elspeth presencia un asesinato en un tren que pasa junto al suyo. Ve a una mujer siendo estrangulada por un hombre en un compartimento del otro tren. Sin embargo, cuando llega a su destino y reporta el crimen, las autoridades no encuentran evidencia alguna del asesinato y dudan de su historia. Desesperada por encontrar respuestas, Elspeth recurre a su vieja amiga Miss Marple para ayudarla a resolver el misterio.

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.

When the Cowley sisters employ a carer to look after the ailing Carmela, Morag appears to suit their needs perfectly. But after a spectacular jewel theft on the night of the Hunt Ball, it appears that the perfect carer might be implicated.

The days are growing warmer and the nights are growing shorter... It's the perfect time to relax in the garden with this spring-themed collection from legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie. Blossoming flowers and countryside strolls may sound innocent enough, but not when there’s murder in the air. Beware of secluded cottages, stolen treasure and fatal revenge schemes. 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.

In Agatha Christie’s “The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan,” Poirot and Hastings are called on to solve the case of Mrs. Opalsen’s missing set of pearls, apparently stolen during a stay at the Grand Metropolitan Hotel. The two suspects are Mrs. Opalsen’s maid and the hotel chambermaid, but both blame the other. Who is the real thief? This short story originally appeared in the March 14, 1923 issue of The Sketch magazine.

Finessing the King/The Gentleman Dressed in Newspaper is a short story written by Agatha Christie which was first published in The Sketch in October 1924. Agatha Christie's Tommy and Tuppence Beresford are Partners in Crime—or rather partners in crime solving—and must demonstrate their deductive skills in a wide range of confounding cases after agreeing to take over Blunt's International Detective Agency. Tommy and Tuppence Beresford are restless for adventure, so when they are asked to take over Blunt's International Detective Agency, they leap at the chance.

הרוצח עכשיו בינינו – ברכבת..." סמוך לחצות הליל רכבת האוריינט אקספרס המפורסמת נעצרת על המסילה מפאת השלג הכבד. עם בוקר מתגלה גופתו של המיליונר סמואל אדוארד ראצ'ט בתאו הנעול, הוא נדקר תריסר פעמים. הרכבת מבודדת בשלג, איש לא עלה לקרון בסּופה - אחד מן הנוסעים האחרים מוכרח להיות הרוצח. הבלש הרקול פוארו, שנמצא ברכבת בדרכו מאיסטנבול ללונדון, חייב לפתור את התעלומה לפני שיהיה עוד רצח - מי משנים עשר הנוסעים ירצה לפגוע בראצ'ט? מתברר כי לכל אחד ואחד מהם עשוי להיות מניע משלו. ספרה הנודע של אגתה כריסטי רואה כעת אור בעברית בתרגום חדש ועדכני של מיכל אלפון.

Maria Packington suspects her husband of having an affair. In an attempt to revitalise her marriage, she responds to an ad from Mr. Parker Pyne - who promises to provide solutions to unhappiness. Maria's life soon undergoes a rapid transformation....