Agatha Christie

Dead Man’s Folly by Agatha Christie is a classic murder mystery, now presented as a sumptuous special edition hardback. Sir George and Lady Stubbs, the hosts of a village fête, hit upon the novel idea of staging a mock murder mystery. In good faith, Ariadne Oliver, the well-known crime writer, agrees to organise their murder hunt. Despite weeks of meticulous...

Sugar and cream? Or a lethal dose of poison? The inventor of a powerful new explosive, Sir Claud Amory, is somewhat disconcerted when the chemical formula goes missing – the situation worsened by the knowledge that the thief is one of Sir Claud’s house-guests. A relative? Or a ‘friend’? Whoever the culprit, Sir Claud decides to give them a sporting...

An all-new collection of autumn-themed mysteries from the master of the genre. Autumn is the season of misty mornings and cosy nights in, but as the leaves begin to fall, the nights get longer and the shadows grow darker… Secluded cottages, eerie manors, and ghostly hauntings and cursed tombs abound in this collection of 12 supernatural mysteries and murderous plots...

A grand old London hotel. A series of alarming coincidences. Danger lurking down every corridor. Impeccable service. Luxurious rooms. Eccentric guests. There are worse places for Canon Pennyfather to find himself stranded than Bertram’s Hotel. But when he gets his dates in a muddle and attempts to travel to Lucerne a day too late, he unwittingly sets off a violent...

A wealthy family. A fatal cup of tea. Rex Fortescue was enjoying his morning cup of tea when he met his untimely end. Suspicions naturally turn to his wife. He was filthy rich, after all. Then she too is found dead. Strange clues have Scotland Yard’s finest minds scratching their heads. Poisoned marmalade. Dead blackbirds. A victim found with a...

Agatha Christie's classic Miss Marple railway mystery, reissued in a beautiful new classic hardcover edition designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers. ‘Oh, Jane! I’ve just seen a murder!’ For an instant the two trains ran together, side by side. In that frozen moment, Elspeth witnessed a murder. Helplessly, she stared out of...

Two trains Side by side for a brief moment In that moment, a murder Elspeth McGillicuddy is positive she witnessed a man strangling a woman to death. But it was only the merest glimpse through a carriage window as the trains drew parallel. She is the only witness, there are no suspects, and, most importantly, there is no corpse. Who,...

Mystery and suspense surround a séance in a snowbound house on the edge of Dartmoor, where the prediction of a grisly murder is only the precursor to an ingenious deadly crime and one of Agatha Christie’s most gripping thrillers... In a remote house in the middle of Dartmoor, six shadowy figures huddle around a small table for a séance. Tension...

Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie features Hercule Poirot, who has beaten thieves and murderers, but has he finally met his match with Bob the dog? This brand new Special Edition hardback celebrates Poirot's famous canine mystery, perfect for dog-loving Agatha Christie fans. A simple accident? Or attempted murder? Everyone blamed the dog. When a wealthy spinster trips on the stairs,...

Evidence that clears the name of a boy sentenced for killing his adopted mother arrives too late to save his life – so who did kill her? According to the courts, Jacko Argyle bludgeoned his mother to death with a poker. The sentence was life imprisonmentBut when Dr Arthur Calgary turns up a year later with the proof that confirms...

If you're one of the few who haven't experienced the genius of Agatha Christie, this novel is a stellar starting point. -- DAVID BALDACCI, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author An exclusive authorized edition of the most famous and beloved stories from the Queen of Mystery. Ten people, each with something to hide and something to fear, are invited to...

An explosive love triangle, a formidable matriarch, and a house party of enemies. All drawn inexorably … Towards Zero. Now Anjelica Huston and a star-studded cast feature in a brand new BBC adaptation of Agatha Christie's tense, ingenious novel. Read it before you see it! After a scandalous celebrity divorce, British tennis star Nevile Strange and his ex-wife Audrey make...

Murder, political intrigue, theft, secret identities, and deception—this Agatha Christie mystery has it all! In this fast-paced mystery from Agatha Christie—one of the masters of detective fiction—Prince Michael, heir to the throne of Herzoslovakia, is found murdered at the English countryside manor known as Chimneys. A plot full of political scheming, the theft of the famed Koh-i-Noor diamond, and layers...

A special edition collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Crime’s legendary detective Jane Marple, penned by twelve remarkable bestselling and acclaimed authors. This collection of twelve original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, will introduce the character to a whole new generation. Each author reimagines Agatha Christie’s Marple through their own unique perspective while staying true to the...

Marking exactly 50 years since the publication of Agatha Christie’s final Hercule Poirot novel, this limited edition boxed set brings together the first Poirot novel The Mysterious Affair at Styles with her last, Curtain, in which Poirot and Hastings return to the scene of their first case together. First published in September 1975, nearly 60 years after Agatha Christie began...

Murder and mystery lurk in the hills and on the shores of Devon and Cornwall in this new Special Edition Hardback of Agatha Christie’s finest countryside stories. Growing up in Torquay, Agatha Christie’s love of the West Country never left her, and many of her finest stories are set on the moors and shores of Devon and Cornwall. This collection...

Hercule Poirot – ‘probably the greatest detective in the world’ – is celebrated in the official Agatha Christie Calendar, including art inspired by the best-selling books, with 365 'little grey cells' in which to write your daily appointments! Hercule Poirot made his debut in Agatha Christie’s very first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, serialised in The Times in 1920....

N or M? by Agatha Christie features Tommy & Tuppence, who are hired to track down wartime spies at a seaside resort. It is World War II, and while the RAF struggles to keep the Luftwaffe at bay, Britain faces an even more sinister threat from ‘the enemy within’ – Nazis posing as ordinary citizens. With pressure mounting, the Intelligence...

A shocking crime. A mansion filled with suspects. Ruth Van Rydock can’t shake the feeling that something terrible is going to happen to her sister at Stonygates house. Her old school friend, Jane Marple, decides it’s time to pay a visit. But this grand Victorian mansion isn’t just a family home – it’s also a correctional facility for wayward young...

The Murder at the Vicarage A quiet English village. A shocking murder. An unlikely detective. Nobody liked Colonel Protheroe. So when he’s found dead in the vicarage study, there’s no absence of suspects in the seemingly peaceful village of St Mary Mead. In fact, Jane Marple can think of at least seven. As gossip abounds in the parlours and kitchens...

A malicious letter A tragic death A village filled with suspects Nothing ever happens in the sleepy village of Lymstock. Until letters accusing the villagers of unspeakable acts start to appear. They try to dismiss them as a cruel hoax, but then one of the recipients is found dead. The letter next to her body reads simply, ‘I can’t go...

A young woman found murdered. A scandal in the making. When Mrs Bantry wakes to find a body in her library, there’s only one woman to call: her good friend Jane Marple. But she hasn’t called her old friend for comfort. The body in her library has been murdered and Miss Marple is so very good at solving murders. Her...

The inspiration for A Haunting in Venice – now a major motion picture. When a Hallowe’en party turns deadly, it falls to Hercule Poirot to unmask a murderer… During a night of party games, Joyce Reynolds boasts that she once witnessed a murder. No one believes her, but then she is found drowned, face down in an apple-bobbing tub. Set...

An ordinary village A shocking announcement One morning, the villagers of Chipping Cleghorn wake to find a strange notice in their papers: A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30pm. Suspecting this is just a joke, they gather for some evening entertainment. Then a gunshot is heard. In desperation, the police...

Hercule Poirot – ‘probably the greatest detective in the world’ – is celebrated in the official Agatha Christie Calendar, comprising 14 brand new cover designs from the best-selling books – with 365 'little grey cells' in which to write your daily appointments! Hercule Poirot made his debut in Agatha Christie’s very first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, serialised in...

For the first time, Hercule Poirot – probably the greatest detective in the world – is celebrated in the official Agatha Christie Calendar, comprising 14 brand new cover designs from the best-selling books and (as it’s a leap year) 366 little grey cells in which to write your daily appointments! Hercule Poirot made his debut in Agatha Christie’s very first...

Murder, mystery, and majesty combine in this new Special Edition hardback of the Queen of Crime's very best short stories set in London. Agatha Christie is recognised throughout the world as the writer of remarkable country house mysteries and ingenious murders set in faraway countries. Yet many of her books and stories were set in the city she knew best...

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie is the author’s most famous murder mystery, reissued with a new cover to coincide with the hugely anticipated 2017 film adaptation. Just after midnight, a snowdrift halts the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is unexpectedly full for the time of year, but by morning, it has one passenger fewer....