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Fiction. Mystery. Short Stories. HTML: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! "Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction." �??Tana French, New York Times bestselling author of the Dublin Murder Squad novels An all-new collection of winter-themed stories from the Queen of Mystery, just in time for the holidays�??including the original version of "Christmas Adventure," never before released in the United States! 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 fire with these wintry whodunits from the legendary Agatha Christie. But beware of deadly snowdrifts and dangerous gifts, poisoned meals and mysterious guests. This chilling compendium of short stories�??some featuring beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple�??is an essential omnibus for Christie fans and the perfect holiday gift for mystery lovers. "Agatha Christie [is] the maestro of murder tales." �??Peopl… (more)
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I received this book from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions here are entirely my own.
Always a pleasure to spend time with Agatha, regardless of the looseness of the collection's theme.
All these stories have the same characteristic Christie shape - foul deeds in bucolic, generally upper middle class, settings. These stories are all of a decent quality and showcase Christie's firm grip on the psychology and motivation for crime.
A good read for Christie lovers and, perhaps, an easy route into her work for those new to her.
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The Chocolate Box
A Christmas Tragedy
The Coming of Mr Quin
The Mystery of the Baghdad Chest
The Clergyman's Daughter
The Plymouth Express
Problem at Pollensa Bay
Sanctuary
The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge
The World's End
The Manhood of Edward Robinson
Christmas Adventure