The Harlequin Tea Set and Other Stories

Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Center Point
ISBN: 9781611737691
Category : Detective and mystery stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Brings together nine rare ... tales of murder and detection that span nearly half a century of [Christie's] storytelling [abilities]"--Back cover.

The Dead Harlequin

Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062129775
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43

Book Description
When Mr. Satterthwaite visits a new exhibit at the Harchester Galleries, there is one painting that bears an unusual likeness to a mysterious acquaintance of his, Mr. Quin. In one bold move he purchases the canvas on the spot, and in another invites the artist of “The Dead Harlequin” to dine with him that night, with an empty place at the table set for Mr. Quin. Dinner conversation soon turns to the setting of “The Dead Harlequin,” the doomed and ghostly house Charnley, where many have perished under tragic circumstances. But when a new guest is announced, it is not Mr. Quin but famed comic stage actress Aspasia Glen, who demands that she be given that very painting. Then comes a frantic telephone call from Alix Charnley herself, and Alix has the same request. What is the meaning of the painting, and can it shed any light upon the happenings at Charnley?

Three Blind Mice and Other Stories

Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062243985
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Agatha Christie demonstrates her unparalleled mastery with Three Blind Mice and Other Stories—a classic compendium of mystery and suspense, crime and detection, whose title novella served as the basis for The Mousetrap, the longest running stage play in the history of the London theater. A blinding snowstorm—and a homicidal maniac—traps a small party of friends in an isolated estate. Out of this deceptively simple setup, Agatha Christie fashioned one of her most ingenious puzzlers, which in turn would provide the basis for The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in history. From this classic title novella to the deliciously clever gems on its tail (solved to perfection by Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple), this rare collection of murder most foul showcases Christie at her inventive best, proving her reputation as "the champion deceiver of our time" (New York Times).

Within a Wall

Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062302868
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31

Book Description
Previously published in the print anthology The Harlequin Tea Set and Other Stories. Alan Everard, a successful modernist painter, is married to the beautiful society girl Isobel Loring, who eagerly promotes her husband's work. At one of her tea parties, to which she invites the London art critics, she unveils her husband's latest masterpiece—a portrait of herself. But Alan realizes the picture is lifeless. However, a sketch he has done of his daughter's godmother, Jane Haworth, is full of life and honesty. Alan soon discovers that the real contribution Jane has made to his life is not just her artistic judgment.

The Voice in the Dark: An Agatha Christie Short Story

Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0007560117
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26

Book Description
A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook.

The Mystery of the Spanish Chest: A Hercule Poirot Short Story

Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0007560141
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43

Book Description
A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook.

The Love Detectives: An Agatha Christie Short Story

Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 000745211X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37

Book Description
A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook.

The Mysterious Mr Quinn

Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detective and mystery stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Problem at Pollensa Bay

Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 000742275X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 8

Book Description
A collection of short stories featuring some of Agatha Christie’s best-loved detectives – Hercule Poirot, Parker Pyne, Mr Satterthwaite and Harley Quin...

Manx Gold

Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006230285X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31

Book Description
Previously published in the print anthology The Harlequin Tea Set and Other Stories. Two cousins, Fenella Mylecharane and Juan Faraker, are engaged. When their eccentric uncle dies, they eagerly return to the Isle of Man for the reading of the will. Having grown up hearing tales of buried treasure on the island, they are excited when the will reveals that their uncle found it. But where?