An all-new collection of winter-themed mysteries from the master of the genre, just in time for the festive period. 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‘Without a doubt, the greatest mystery writer of all time’ – Ragnar Jonasson‘A hundred years after her first novel, and we are all still standing in her shadow’ – Andrew Taylor‘Agatha Christie is the gateway drug to crime fiction both for readers and for writers’ – Val McDermid‘She gives us an insight into human nature that few, if any, have surpassed’ – Susan Lewis‘Dame Agatha has sold more books than all besides Shakespeare and the Bible’ – David Baldacci‘All crime fiction writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt’ – Peter James‘Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.’ – Tana FrenchAgatha Christie was born in Torquay in 1890 and became, quite simply, the best-selling novelist in history. Her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, written towards the end of the First World War, introduced us to Hercule Poirot, who was to become the most popular detective in crime fiction since Sherlock Holmes. She is known throughout the world as the Queen of Crime. Her books have sold over a billion copies in the English language and another billion in 100 foreign languages. She is the author of 80 crime novels and short story collections, 19 plays, and six novels under the name of Mary Westmacott.INCLUDES TWO STORIES NEVER BEFORE RECORDED FOR AUDIO!WINTER LISTENING: This collection is great for anyone looking to get into the winter spirit or curl up on a frosty night.A CHRISTIE FOR CHRISTMAS: Included are Christmas and New Year’s tales that make this collection perfect for the festive period.Competition: death on the nile;the;killings at kingfisher hill;mysterious affair at styles;thursday murder club;thirteen problems;closed casket;the last seance;hercule poirot’s christmas;bodies from the library. by;sophie hannah;val mcdermid;richard osman;mark aldridge;tony medawar;robert galbraith;ian rankin
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