Agatha Christie
cards on the table
EGP135Cards on the Table – A Murder Game Played with Deadly Precision
Cards on the Table is one of Agatha Christie’s most ingenious Hercule Poirot mysteries. The novel begins with a seemingly harmless evening of bridge hosted by the eccentric and provocative Mr. Shaitana—a man known for his theatrical flair and dark fascinations. Among his guests are four sleuths, including Poirot, and four individuals he suspects to be unconvicted murderers. But when Shaitana is found dead during the card game, the stakes rise dramatically.
why didn’t they ask Evans
EGP125Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? A Dead Man’s Question Unlocks a Deadly Mystery
Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? by Agatha Christie is a stand-alone detective novel that opens with an unforgettable question—the last words of a dying man found at the base of a cliff. Bobby Jones, a young vicar’s son, stumbles upon the scene during a golf outing and becomes entangled in the strange mystery surrounding the man’s death. With no identification, only a photograph of a beautiful woman in the dead man’s pocket, Bobby suspects foul play.
curtain
EGP115Curtain – Hercule Poirot’s Final Case
In Curtain, Agatha Christiَe delivers the long-awaited and profoundly moving final case of Hercule Poirot. Immobilized by arthritis, Poirot enlists his faithful friend Captain Hastings to act as his eyes and ears at Styles, feeding observations to Poirot’s razor-sharp mind. Though Poirot knows the identity of the dangerous criminal, he keeps Hastings—and readers—in suspense, referring to the killer only as “X.” With multiple murders already committed, Poirot and Hastings must act quickly to prevent another tragedy.
An Overdose of Death
EGP110An Overdose of Death – A Deadly Appointment with Deception
An Overdose of Death is a classic Hercule Poirot mystery that begins with an apparent suicide—Dr. Morley, a trusted London dentist, is found dead just after his lunch appointment. The authorities are quick to label it a suicide, but Poirot isn’t so easily convinced. As he begins to pull at the threads of the case, the master detective uncovers a tangle of secrets and lies hiding behind respectable facades.
hickory dickory death
EGP120Hickory Dickory Death – When Petty Crimes Conceal Deadly Secrets
In Hickory Dickory Death, Agatha Christie delivers one of Hercule Poirot’s most curious and deceptive cases. What begins as an odd string of minor thefts and vandalism at a student hostel turns far more sinister. A slashed rucksack, missing stethoscope, old trousers, and a diamond ring found in soup—these are not the usual clues in a murder mystery. But Poirot, ever alert to the deeper meaning in absurdity, senses a darker truth. When one of the hostel residents dies under suspicious circumstances, Poirot is convinced that the trivial thefts were merely distractions—camouflage for a carefully plotted crime.
Cat among the pigeons
EGP135Murder Lurks Behind the Net: A Classic Poirot Mystery in Cat Among the Pigeons
Cat Among the Pigeons takes place in the seemingly quiet world of Meadowbank School for Girls, a prestigious institution hiding dark secrets. When a teacher is discovered dead in the Sports Pavilion with a bullet through her heart, panic and suspicion ripple through the staff and students alike. Hercule Poirot, the master of deduction, is called in to unravel a twisted tale of espionage, smuggling, and murder. The deeper he digs, the more he realizes that the key to solving the case may lie in the hands of an observant schoolgirl.
Evil Under the Sun
EGP115Evil Under the Sun – A Hercule Poirot Mystery
On a seemingly idyllic seaside holiday, the serene atmosphere is shattered when the beautiful Arlena Stuart is found dead on the beach—strangled, not sunbathing. The tranquil setting becomes a web of suspicion, as every guest harbors secrets and motives for murder. Hercule Poirot, the legendary Belgian detective, is called upon to untangle the complex layers of deception, jealousy, and hidden passions. With his unparalleled deductive powers, Poirot uncovers a chilling truth beneath the surface of this apparent crime of passion, exposing an evil far more calculated than anyone could have imagined.
By the Pricking of My Thumbs
EGP115By the Pricking of My Thumbs – A Tommy and Tuppence Mystery
While visiting Tommy’s Aunt Ada at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, Tuppence Beresford encounters peculiar residents, including the enigmatic Mrs. Lancaster, who hints cryptically at “your poor child” and “something behind the fireplace.” When Aunt Ada dies a few weeks later, she leaves Tommy and Tuppence a painting featuring a house that triggers Tuppence’s memory. This seemingly innocuous clue launches them on a suspenseful adventure involving a missing tombstone, diamond smuggling, and the shocking truth behind Mrs. Lancaster’s mysterious words.
Hercule Poirot’s Christmas
EGP140Hercule Poirot’s Christmas A Classic Locked-Room Murder Mystery Where Family Secrets Turn Deadly
In Hercule Poirot’s Christmas, a festive family gathering quickly turns into a chilling investigation when murder disrupts what should have been a joyful holiday. The story centers on the wealthy and domineering Simeon Lee, who gathers his four sons—each with very different personalities—under one roof for Christmas. However, instead of warmth and reconciliation, he delivers insults, provokes tension, and ultimately announces that he is cutting off financial support and changing his will.
The Man in the Brown Suit
EGP155The Man in the Brown Suit A Classic Agatha Christie Mystery of Intrigue, Murder, and Hidden Identities
The Man in the Brown Suit opens with an ordinary young woman, Anne, arriving in London in search of excitement—only to find herself drawn into a dangerous mystery almost immediately. While standing at Hyde Park Corner tube station, she witnesses a shocking incident: a thin man, seemingly disoriented and smelling of mothballs, falls onto the railway tracks and is electrocuted. What appears to be an accidental death quickly becomes something far more suspicious.
The Body in the Library
EGP130The Body in the Library A Classic Miss Marple Mystery of Murder, Secrets, and Hidden Identity
In The Body in the Library, legendary crime writer Agatha Christie delivers a tightly woven detective mystery centered on an unexpected and shocking discovery. The story begins when the respectable Bantry family wakes to find the body of a young woman in their library, dressed in evening wear and covered in heavy makeup. The central mystery quickly unfolds: “Who is she, how did she get there, and why was she placed in such an unusual setting?”
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
EGP145The Murder of Roger Ackroyd A Masterpiece of Classic Detective Fiction That Redefined the Mystery Genre
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is one of the most famous and controversial works by Agatha Christie, widely regarded as a groundbreaking novel in the history of detective fiction. Set in the quiet English village of King’s Abbot, the story begins with a shocking sequence of events: the widow Ferrars dies from a suspected overdose, and shortly after, Roger Ackroyd—the man she intended to marry—is brutally murdered.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles
EGP120The Mysterious Affair at Styles The First Hercule Poirot Mystery That Launched the Queen of Crime’s Legacy
In The Mysterious Affair at Styles, legendary author Agatha Christie introduces readers to her iconic detective Hercule Poirot in his very first case. Set during the aftermath of the Great War, Poirot lives as a Belgian refugee in England near Styles Court, the estate of wealthy benefactor Emily Inglethorp. When Emily is suddenly poisoned under mysterious circumstances, suspicion spreads quickly among those closest to her.
and then there were none
EGP135No One Is Safe: The Deadly Game in And Then There Were None
And Then There Were None is Agatha Christie’s most chilling and masterfully plotted mystery novel, often regarded as her finest work. The story begins with ten strangers—each hiding a dark past—invited to a remote island off the Devon coast under mysterious circumstances. Their host is nowhere to be found, but soon a voice accuses each guest of murder. When the guests begin dying one by one, following the verses of a macabre nursery rhyme displayed in each room, panic and paranoia spread. Cut off from the mainland, with no way to escape, they realize the killer is among them.
death in the clouds
EGP120Murder at 10,000 Feet: Death in the Clouds and the Crime Above the Clouds
Summary of the Novel:
Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie is a suspenseful and inventive murder mystery set aboard a passenger airplane flying from Paris to London. The serenity of the journey is shattered when a woman is discovered dead in her seat, seemingly killed by a poisoned dart. Among the passengers is none other than Hercule Poirot, seated just a few rows away. As suspicion falls on nearly everyone onboard, Poirot must use his famed intellect to unravel a complex case of murder carried out in the most confined and unlikely of places.
Murder on the Orient Express
EGP120A Locked-Room Mystery at Its Finest: Murder on the Orient Express
Summary of the Novel:
Murder on the Orient Express is one of Agatha Christie’s most iconic detective novels, featuring her legendary Belgian sleuth, Hercule Poirot. Set aboard the luxurious Orient Express as it is stranded in a Balkan snowdrift, the novel begins with a shocking murder: an American tycoon is found stabbed to death in his locked compartment. With the train isolated and the murderer still among the passengers, Poirot must navigate a tangle of alibis, lies, and identities to solve a case where nothing is as it seems.
While the Light Lasts
EGP125While the Light Lasts – A Rare Glimpse into Agatha Christie’s Early Genius
While the Light Lasts is a compelling collection of nine early short stories by the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie. These stories, written before her rise to global fame, unveil the raw brilliance of a writer destined to redefine the detective genre. From macabre dreams and blackmail plots to ancient curses and tragic love triangles, the collection spans a wide emotional and thematic range.
Absent in the Spring
EGP120Absent in the Spring – A Haunting Journey into the Self
Absent in the Spring —writing under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott—is a poignant psychological novel that strays from her signature crime genre into the deeply emotional terrain of self-discovery. Stranded in an isolated rest house on her return from Iraq, Joan Scudamore finds herself cut off from the outside world. In this suspended solitude, she is forced to look inward, reliving memories and relationships that she once thought clear-cut.
Murder in the Mews
EGP100Murder in the Mews – Four Crimes, One Mastermind
Murder in the Mews is a gripping collection of four Hercule Poirot short stories, each a self-contained mystery teeming with suspense, deception, and masterful deduction. The collection features: Murder in the Mews, The Incredible Theft, Dead Man’s Mirror, and Triangle at Rhodes. Whether it’s a suspicious “suicide,” the disappearance of top-secret military plans, an inexplicable gunshot that defies physics, or a love triangle turned fatal—each story places Poirot at the center of cunning puzzles that only he can solve.
Nemesis
EGP115Nemesis – Miss Marple’s Most Mysterious Assignment Yet
In Nemesis, the brilliant and deceptively frail Miss Jane Marple is called upon to solve a mystery—by a dead man. After the passing of Mr. Rafiel, a wealthy and enigmatic acquaintance she met during a prior adventure (A Caribbean Mystery), Miss Marple receives a letter containing a cryptic posthumous request: to investigate a crime without being told who was involved, where it happened, or even what the crime was.
The Big Four
EGP124The Big Four – Hercule Poirot’s Battle Against a Global Criminal Syndicate
In The Big Four, Agatha Christie presents one of Hercule Poirot’s most unorthodox and action-packed cases. The story begins with the sudden appearance of a dust-covered, dying man at Poirot’s doorstep, repeating only one clue: the number “4”. This mysterious encounter launches Poirot and Captain Hastings into an international conspiracy involving a shadowy organization known only as “The Big Four.”
The Murder on the Links
EGP120The Murder on the Links – A Crime Buried in Deception
The Murder on the Links is Agatha Christie’s second full-length novel featuring the meticulous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. Summoned urgently to France by a wealthy client, Paul Renauld, Poirot arrives only to discover that the man has been murdered—stabbed in the back and left in a shallow grave near a golf course. The French police are already involved, but their methods clash with Poirot’s logic-driven approach.
Death on the Nile
EGP120Murder Beneath the Sun: Death on the Nile and the Shadows of Paradise
Summary of the Novel:
Death on the Nile is a dazzling murder mystery by Agatha Christie that unfolds aboard a luxurious steamer cruising the Nile River. The story revolves around Linnet Ridgeway, a wealthy and glamorous heiress whose seemingly perfect life is cut short when she is found murdered during the trip. As the tranquil holiday turns into a crime scene, famed detective Hercule Poirot—also on board—must uncover the dark motives lurking beneath the surface of sunlit Egypt.
Third girl
EGP135Third Girl – A Chilling Mystery of Guilt, Madness, and Disappearance
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Third Girl is a psychological detective novel by Agatha Christie featuring the legendary Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot. The story begins with an unusual interruption: a young woman barges into Poirot’s breakfast, claiming she may have committed a murder—then disappears without a trace. As Poirot investigates, he discovers she is one of three young women sharing a London flat. The first is a composed and capable secretary, the second a moody and intense artist, and the third—the mysterious girl—remains an enigma.
Parker Pyne Investigates
EGP135Are You Happy? Mr. Parker Pyne Might Just Solve More Than a Mystery
Parker Pyne Investigates is a charming and unconventional collection of 12 short stories by Agatha Christie, showcasing a detective unlike any other. Mr. Parker Pyne doesn’t carry a magnifying glass or chase criminals through alleys — he solves human unhappiness. Through a unique personal ad that simply asks, “Are you happy?”, Pyne attracts a variety of clients: discontented spouses, lonely travelers, and those burdened by secrets. What follows is a series of clever plots that blend psychological insight with subtle suspense, all tied together by Christie’s unmatched ability to captivate.
Poirot investigates
EGP11011 Brilliant Mysteries. 1 Legendary Detective. Welcome to Poirot’s World of Intrigue
Poirot Investigates is a dazzling collection of short stories starring the iconic Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. In this compilation, Agatha Christie brings together eleven ingenious cases that test the limits of deduction and observation. From mysterious diamonds and inexplicably cheap flats to locked-room murders and missing wills, each tale showcases Poirot’s masterful intellect, his obsession with order, and his relentless pursuit of the truth. Whether solving crimes involving ancient Egyptian tombs or thwarting international conspiracies, Poirot never fails to deliver justice—with flair.
sad cypress
EGP125Sad Cypress – A Hercule Poirot Mystery
In Sad Cypress, Agatha Christie crafts a suspenseful courtroom drama where love, jealousy, and greed collide. When an elderly stroke victim dies without leaving a will, young Elinor Carlisle finds herself accused of poisoning Mary Gerrard, her romantic rival. With motive, means, and opportunity seemingly stacked against her, only one man dares to believe in her innocence: Hercule Poirot. As the brilliant detective untangles layers of deception and hidden motives, readers are led through a tense, gripping investigation culminating in an unforgettable revelation.
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