Unpleasant things are going on in an exclusive school for girls – things like murder...

Murder is part of the curriculum at an exclusive school for girls in Agatha Christie’s Cat Among the Pigeons, as the intrepid Poirot sets out to bring a stealthy killer to justice. Late one night, two teachers investigate a mysterious flashing light in the sports pavilion while the rest of the school sleeps. There, among the lacrosse sticks, they stumble upon the body of an unpopular games mistress—shot through the heart point-blank. The school is thrown into chaos when the “cat” strikes again. Unfortunately, schoolgirl Julia Upjohn knows too much. In particular, she knows that without Hercule Poirot’s help, she will be the next victim.…

A brand new Poirot omnibus, featuring four of the world-renowned detectiveâe(tm)s most challenging cases from the 50s and 60s: After the Funeral, Hickory Dickory Dock, Cat Among the Pigeons and The Clocks As the bleak years of the 1940s and early 50s give way to optimism and the swinging sixties, Hercule Poirot finds himself in a world which bemuses him. But human nature remains the same whatever the decade, and Poirot can console himself in the knowledge that he is still an expert of human nature, of greed, jealousy âe" and murder. After the Funeral The Master of a Victorian mansion dies suddenly âe" and his sister thinks it was murderâe¦ Hickory Dickory Dock Odd things are happening in a London youth hostelâe¦ Cat Among the Pigeons Unpleasant things are going on in an exclusive school for girlsâe¦ The Clocks A typist discovers a manâe(tm)s body behind a sofaâe¦

Unpleasant things are going on in an exclusive school for girls - things like murder... Late one night, two teachers investigate a mysterious flashing light in the sports pavilion, while the rest of the school sleeps. There, among the lacrosse sticks, they stumble upon the body of the unpopular games mistress - shot through the heart from point blank range. The school is thrown into chaos when the 'cat' strikes again. Unfortunately, schoolgirl Julia Upjohn knows too much. In particular, she knows that without Hercule Poirot's help, she will be the next victim...

A distressed phone call from a mystery woman brings Hercule Poirot to the hotel Jardin des Cygnes, where a man commemorates the four-year anniversary of his wife’s sudden death – a death under very suspicious circumstances that Poirot himself witnessed. Gathered is everyone present on that fateful night and now Poirot must find a killer in the midst, before they strike again.

Late one night, two teachers investigate a mysterious flashing light in the sports pavilion while the rest of the school sleeps. There, among the lacrosse sticks, they stumble upon the body of an unpopular games mistress—shot through the heart point-blank. The school is thrown into chaos when the “cat” strikes again. Unfortunately, schoolgirl Julia Upjohn knows too much. In particular, she knows that without Hercule Poirot’s help, she will be the next victim.…

"The Double Clue" presents readers with a captivating short story featuring the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot, created by the incomparable Agatha Christie. In this narrative, Poirot finds himself entangled in a mysterious case involving the theft of valuable pearls belonging to a wealthy socialite, Miss Violet Marsh. As Poirot navigates the opulent world of high society and examines the clues left behind, readers are treated to a tale of hidden motives, romantic intrigue, and clever deductions. Christie's storytelling finesse shines through as she weaves a narrative that skillfully combines elements of crime, romance, and unexpected twists. "The Double Clue" stands as a testament to Agatha Christie's ability to craft a compelling mystery within a condensed format. With Poirot's keen observations and the author's knack for suspense, this short story offers enthusiasts another opportunity to enjoy the charm and intrigue that define Christie's timeless contributions to detective fiction