Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories
Title | Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Agatha Christie |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Total Pages | 260 |
Release | 2013-11-05 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0062330551 |
Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories gathers together in one magnificent volume all of Agatha Christie’s short stories featuring her beloved intrepid investigator, Miss Marple. It’s an unparalleled compendium of murder, mayhem, mystery, and detection that represents some of the finest short form fiction in the crime fiction field, and is an essential omnibus for Christie fans. Described by her friend Dolly Bantry as “the typical old maid of fiction,” Miss Marple has lived almost her entire life in the sleepy hamlet of St. Mary Mead. Yet, by observing village life she has gained an unparalleled insight into human nature—and used it to devastating effect. As her friend Sir Henry Clithering, the ex-Commissioner of Scotland Yard, has been heard to say: “She’s just the finest detective God ever made”—and many Agatha Christie fans would agree.
Miss Marple – Miss Marple and Mystery: The Complete Short Stories (Miss Marple)
Title | Miss Marple – Miss Marple and Mystery: The Complete Short Stories (Miss Marple) PDF eBook |
Author | Agatha Christie |
Publisher | HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages | 736 |
Release | 2011-07-05 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0007438974 |
An omnibus of 55 short stories, presented for the first time in chronological order.
Murder, She Said: The Quotable Miss Marple
Title | Murder, She Said: The Quotable Miss Marple PDF eBook |
Author | Agatha Christie |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Total Pages | 160 |
Release | 2019-09-05 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0008356343 |
Did you know that one of the world’s sharpest and most forensic minds inhabited the persona of an attractive old lady, with pink cheeks and blue eyes, and a gentle, rather fussy manner? Discover the secrets of Miss Marple in this gorgeous book of her quotes and sayings, and an essay by Agatha Christie appearing for the first time in any book!
Miss Marple's Final Cases
Title | Miss Marple's Final Cases PDF eBook |
Author | Agatha Christie |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Total Pages | 7 |
Release | 2004-06-15 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0061748064 |
Despite the title, the stories collected here recount cases from the middle of Miss Marple's career. They are: 'Sanctuary'; 'Strange Jest'; 'Tape-Measure Murder'; 'The Case of the Caretaker'; 'The Case of the Perfect Maid'; 'Miss Marple Tells a Story'; 'The Dressmaker's Doll'; 'In a Glass Darkly'; 'Greenshaw's Folly.'
Nemesis
Title | Nemesis PDF eBook |
Author | Agatha Christie |
Publisher | William Morrow Paperbacks |
Total Pages | 304 |
Release | 2011-04-12 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9780062073709 |
In utter disbelief, Miss Marple read the letter addressed to her from the recently deceased Mr. Rafiel—an acquaintance she had met briefly on her travels. He had left instructions for her to investigate a crime after his death. The only problem was, he had failed to tell her who was involved or where and when the crime had been committed. It was most intriguing. Soon she is faced with a new crime—the ultimate crime—murder. It seems someone is adamant that past evils remained buried. . . .
The Thirteen Problems
Title | The Thirteen Problems PDF eBook |
Author | Agatha Christie |
Publisher | HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages | 14 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0007120869 |
On Tuesday evening a group gathers at Miss Marple's house and the conversations turns to unsolved crimes: the case of the disappearing bloodstains; the thief who committed his crime twice over; the strange case of the invisible will; and the death-bed message about a "heap of fish".
Miss Marple and Mystery
Title | Miss Marple and Mystery PDF eBook |
Author | Agatha Christie |
Publisher | HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0007284187 |
A brand new omnibus of 55 short stories, presented for the first time in chronological order. Described by her friend Dolly Bantry as ' the typical old maid of fiction', Miss Marple has lived almost her entire life in the sleepy hamlet of St Mary Mead. Yet, by observing village life she has gained an unparalleled insight into human nature -- and used it to devasting effect. As her friend Sir Henry Clithering, the ex-Commissioner of Scotland Yard has been heard to say: 'She's just the finest detective God ever made.' -- and many Agatha Christie fans would agree. Appearing for the first time in The Murder at The Vicarage (1930) her crime-fighting career spanned over forty years when she solved her final case in 1977 in Sleeping Murder. With every tale flawlessly plotted by the Queen of Crime herself, these short stories provide a feast for hardened Agatha Christie addicts as well as those who have grown to love the detective through her many film and television appearances. Here, for the first time, more than 50 of Agatha Christie's mini masterpieces have been collected together in one volume, perfectly illustrating the true breadth of her talent.As well as every story featuring Miss Marple, the book includes additional stand-alone tales, from macabre tales of the supernatural, through suspense-ridden mysteries, to heart-stopping cases of murder.