FICTION-MYSTERY/DETECTIVE

"The LeMesurier Inheritance" presents readers with a captivating short story featuring Agatha Christie's renowned detective Hercule Poirot. In this intriguing narrative, Poirot is engaged to investigate a family inheritance matter involving the LeMesurier estate. As Poirot navigates the intricate dynamics of family relationships, contested legacies, and potential motives, readers are treated to a clever blend of Christie's signature wit and deductive prowess. The narrative unfolds with unexpected twists and a meticulous unraveling of hidden secrets. "The LeMesurier Inheritance" stands as another testament to Agatha Christie's ability to craft compelling mysteries within a concise format. With Poirot's keen observations and the author's knack for suspense, this short story offers enthusiasts another opportunity to revel in the charm and intrigue that define Christie's timeless contributions to the world of detective fiction.

Fifteen short stories were first published in the UK, unillustrated, in The Sketch magazine. Christie wrote them following a suggestion from its editor, Bruce Ingram, who had been impressed with the character of Poirot in The Mysterious Affair at Styles. The Affair at the Victory Ball The Adventure of the Clapham Cook The Cornish Mystery The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly The Double Clue The King of Clubs The Lemesurier Inheritance The Lost Mine The Plymouth Express The Chocolate Box The Veiled Lady The Submarine Plans The Market Basing Mystery The stories below were published as follows: Double Sin: First published in the 23 September 1928 edition of the Sunday Dispatch. Wasp's Nest: First published in the 20 November 1928 edition of the Daily Mail.

Here, for the first time in one volume, is the complete collection of fifty stories about Hercule Poirot.

Soon after Gwenda moved into her new home, odd things started to happen. Despite her best efforts to modernize the house, she only succeeded in dredging up its past. Worse, she felt an irrational sense of terror every time she climbed the stairs. In fear, Gwenda turned to Miss Marple to exorcise her ghosts. Between them, they were to solve a “perfect” crime committed many years before.