Agatha Christie
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English
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One minute, silly Heather Badcock had been gabbling on at her movie idol, the glamorous Marina Gregg. The next, Heather suffered a massive seizure. But for whom was the deadly poison really intended? Marina's frozen expression suggested she had witnessed something horrific. But, while others searched for material evidence, Jane Marple conducted a very different investigation - into human nature.
8) N or M?
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Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
This novel, set during World War II, sees Tommy and Tuppence Beresford appointed as spies by the intelligence service. Their mission: to seek out the Nazis in disguise, a man and a woman from among the colourful guests at a seaside hotel.
9) Towards zero
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
In this story, Superintendent Battle has to find the connection between a failed suicide attempt, a wrongful accusation of theft against a schoolgirl, and the romantic life of a famous tennis player.
10) Third girl
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Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
Poirot is approached by a girl who shared a flat with two other girls in London. She is convinced she is a murderer. With rumours of weapons and blood stains and no hard evidence can Poirot determine whether she's guilty, innocent or mad?
12) Crooked house
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Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
2017
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English
Description
The Leonides were one big happy family living in a sprawling, ramshackle mansion. That was until Aristide, the head of the household, was murdered. Charles Hayward, engaged to the late millionaire's granddaughter, decides to investigate.
13) Five little pigs
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Harper
Pub. Date
2013
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English
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Beautiful Caroline Crale was convicted of poisoning her husband, yet there were five other suspects. 16 years have passed, and Hercule Poirot is persuaded to investigate the murder.
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
The house guests at Styles seemed perfectly pleasant to Captain Hastings, so it came as a shock to him when Poirot declared that one of them was a five-times murderer. The ageing detective was crippled with arthritis, but had his deductive instincts finally deserted him?
16) The big four
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
When a man covered in dust collapses in Poirot's bedroom, the Belgian detective has to find out who exactly the stranger is, what is wrong with him, and why the figure four, scribbled over and over on a sheet of paper, is so significant.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
The most popular detective story writer of all time, Agatha Christie, turns her hand to the subject of Christmas. In a manger in Bethlehem, an angel offers Mary a vision of things to come & a chance to change it all. A naughty little donkey learns the meaning of love as he carries a very special mother & child safely to Egypt.
19) The grand tour
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
'The Grand Tour' is a book steeped in history, sure to fascinate anyone interested in the lost world of the 1920s. Coming from the pen of Britain's biggest literary export and the world's most widely translated author, it is also a fitting tribute to Agatha Christie and is sure to fascinate her legions of worldwide fans.
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HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2002
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English
Description
Pretty, young Anne came to London for adventure. She found it immediately - on the platform of Hyde Park Corner tube station, where a thin man lost his balance and was electrocuted on the rails. This is another classic crime novel by Agatha Christie.