検索キーワード： 著者 "Christie" すべてのカテゴリー

Luke Fitzwilliam could not believe Miss Pinkerton's wild allegation that a multiple murderer was at work in the quiet English village of Wychwood, or her speculation that the local doctor was next in line. But, within hours, Miss Pinkerton had been killed in a hit-and-run car accident. Mere coincidence? Luke was inclined to think so, until he read in The Times of the unexpected demise of Dr Humbleby.

At Bertram’s Hotel the intrepid Miss Marple, on holiday in London, must solve a deadly mystery at the end of a chain of very violent events. An old-fashioned London hotel is not quite as reputable as it makes out to be.… When Miss Marple comes up from the country for a holiday in London, she...

In Agatha Christie’s baffling detective story, Nemesis, a letter from a dead man instructs Miss Marple how to conduct an investigation into a puzzlingly unspecific crime. In utter disbelief, Miss Marple read the letter addressed to her from the recently deceased Mr. Rafiel—an acquaintance...

Agatha Christie once again demonstrates her mastery of the short form mystery with Parker Pyne Investigates—short stories of crime and detection featuring Parker Pyne, certainly one of the most unconventional private investigators ever to pursue a hot lead. Mrs. Packington felt alone, helpless...

In Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery Sad Cypress, a woman damned by overwhelming evidence stands accused of murdering her romantic rival, and only Hercule Poirot stands between her and the gallows. Beautiful young Elinor Carlisle stood serenely in the dock, accused of the murder of Mary...

A Murder is Announced in a small-town newspaper advertisement—and Miss Marple must unravel the fiendish puzzle when a crime does indeed occur. The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn are agog with curiosity when the Gazette advertises “A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October...

"Traitor's Hands" is a short story by Agatha Christie that was published in Flynn's, a weekly pulp magazine, in the edition of 31 January 1925. This short story was later published as "Witness for the Prosecution".

The Big Four In this official edition from the Queen of Mystery, Hercule Poirot gets caught up in an international scheme. Now with a beautiful new series look. Framed in the doorway of Hercule Poirot’s bedroom stands an uninvited guest, coated from head to foot in dust. The man stares for a...

Though the young Warchief Thrall ended the demon curse that had plagued his people for generations, the orcs still wrestle with the sins of their bloody past. As the rampaging Horde, they waged a number of devastating wars against their perennial enemy - the Alliance. Yet the rage and bloodlust that drove the orcs to destroy everything in their path nearly consumed them as well. Long ago, on the idyllic world of Draenor, the noble orc clans lived in relative peace with their enigmatic neighbors, the draenei.

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...

After growing up shackled in purity culture, June Wells broke out with a bang. She’s now a human sexuality professor on the brink of tenure and nothing is going to get in her way. That is until Alex Cardoso crashes back into her life. She’s managed to avoid her childhood neighbor and former crush for fifteen years, ever since the mortifying moment in high school when he turned her down. Worse? He’s a hot shot PhD candidate appointed to cover his first human sexuality class, and June is assigned as his mentor, linking her tenure to his success—or failure.

20 horas de misterio sin tregua. Tres crímenes. Un genio de la deducción. Hay asesinatos que parecen imposibles. Hay secretos que nadie se atreve a decir en voz alta. Y hay un detective capaz de verlo todo. Sumérgete en tres de los casos más impactantes creados por Agatha Christie y protagonizados por el brillante e implacable Hercule Poirot. Cada historia es un desafío intelectual. Cada pista es una trampa. Cada final te obligará a replantearlo todo.

Hercule Poirot y Arthur Hastings se reúnen para su caso más difícil hasta la fecha. Cuando Poirot recibe una carta advirtiéndole que un crimen está a punto de ser cometido por el remitente: 'A.B.C', los amigos se encuentran en una carrera contrarreloj para descifrar la retorcida lógica del asesino, quien se burla del gran detective anunciando la ubicación del siguiente asesinato alfabéticamente. Con cada nuevo crimen se descubre un nuevo grupo de sospechosos.

Omicidi e misteri nascosti tra le colline e le coste del Devon e della Cornovaglia sono al centro di questa antologia con i migliori racconti di Agatha Christie ambientati in campagna. Cresciuta a Torquay, nel Devonshire, la celebre giallista ha sempre amato quei luoghi, tanto che molte delle sue storie più belle sono ambientate nelle brughiere e sulle scogliere che circondano la sua città natale. Questa raccolta ne comprende dodici, con un cast di personaggi tra i più iconici della scrittrice: Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Parker Pyne, Tommy e Tuppence.

Agatha Christie è riconosciuta come autrice di straordinari gialli ambientati in fascinose dimore di campagna o in paesi lontani. Eppure molti dei suoi romanzi e racconti hanno come sfondo la città che per anni ha chiamato casa: Londra. Dall'appartamento di Poirot a Scotland Yard, dall'Old Bailey alle linee della metropolitana, la scrittrice conosceva e amava la capitale britannica e ne sfruttava le ricche opportunità narrative. Questa raccolta include dodici gialli londinesi con tutti gli amatissimi detective: Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Harley Quin, Parker Pyne e Ariadne Oliver.

PowerPlatform Podcast is all about the folk behind the tech. What started out as a laid-back blether between Mark and Iain has grown into a wider conversation with voices from across the Microsoft community. Hosted by Mark Christie and, for Season 4, joined by Malin, along with the usual pals dropping in, the show focuses on the people who make the ecosystem what it is. It’s not just about the tools they use — it’s about their stories, their journeys, and getting to know the faces behind the technology. Each episode digs into real experiences, lessons learned, unexpected paths into tech,...

Dive into a delightful collection of charming short stories for children, carefully curated from the 19th century by two dedicated teachers in New York City. These timeless tales are perfect for young readers in their third year, sparking imagination and wonder with every page.

Inglaterra, 1914. O mundo está em guerra. O capitão Hastings, ferido e abalado, é convidado para ir à mansão Styles para se recuperar. Trata-se de uma grande e antiga casa de campo – propriedade da família de um velho amigo – e um refúgio perfeito. Pelo menos, à primeira vista. Mas, sob o calor escaldante do verão, os problemas vão aparecendo. Tensões latentes estão dividindo a família, e acabam chegando a um desfecho aterrador. Emily Inglethorp, a rica matriarca da família, é torpemente assassinada no meio da noite. E ninguém em Styles está acima de suspeita.

A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. Travelling in Greece, Parker Pyne befriends a doting mother and her 18 year old son. When her son is kidnapped for ransom, Mr. Pyne offers his services. But his involvement could make the perpetrators...

Hercule Poirot se rend en France car il a reçu un SOS pressant d'un certain M. Renauld. Lorsqu'il arrive sur place, flanqué du fidèle Hastings, c'est pour apprendre l'assassinat de son client. Son corps, lardé de coups de couteau, a été retrouvé au fond d'un trou creusé sur un terrain de golf.