Sir George and Lady Stubbs, the hosts of a village fete, hit upon the novel idea of staging a mock murder mystery. In good faith, Ariadne Oliver, the well-known crime writer, agrees to organize their murder hunt. Despite weeks of meticulous planning, at the last minute Ariadne calls her friend Hercule Poirot for his expert assistance. Instinctively, she senses that something sinister is about to happen….

Dead Man's Folly

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

Cat Among the Pigeons (Poirot)

In this breathtaking Agatha Christie mystery, the Third Girl sharing a London flat with two others announces to Hercule Poirot that she’s a murderer and then disappears. The masterful investigator must figure out whether the missing girl is a criminal, a victim, or merely insane. Three young women share a London flat. The first is a coolly efficient secretary. The second is an artist. The third interrupts Hercule Poirot’s breakfast confessing that she is a murderer—and then promptly disappears. Slowly, Poirot learns of the rumors surrounding the mysterious third girl, her family, and her disappearance. Yet hard evidence is needed before the great detective can pronounce her guilty, innocent, or insane.…

Third Girl

Delicious, witty, fast-paced novel about a club of anarchists in turn-of-the-century London and a poet/sleuth who infiltrates their ranks. Inventive and ingenious story becomes a vehicle for Chesterton's brilliant social, religious, and philosophical speculations.

The Man who was Thursday

Sir Charles Cartwright welcomes 14 guests for a lavish feast at his seaside estate. Among those assembled is Hercule Poirot. The local rector partakes a pre-dinner cocktail, and promptly falls to the floor, quite dead. If a poison did the rector in, who's next? Leave it to Poirot to bring down the final curtain. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Three Act Tragedy

An international cast of suspects, all passengers on the crowded train, are speeding through the snowy European landscape when a bizarre and terrible murder brings them to an abrupt halt. One of their glittering number lies dead in his cabin, stabbed a mysterious twelve times. There is no lack of clues for Poirot - but which clue is real and which is a clever plant? Poirot realises that this time he is dealing with a murderer of enormous cunning and that in a case frought with fear and inconstencies only one thing is certain - the murderer is still aboard the train waiting to strike again.

Murder On The Orient Express

When a wealthy, elderly woman is poisoned, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot seeks the murderer among a large group of friends and relatives.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles

Beloved detective Hercule Poirot takes on an international gang of super-criminals and introduces the world to his identical twin, Achille Poirot. From Agatha Christie, who "created the modern murder mystery" (The New Yorker). When a series of apparently unconnected murders attracts the attention of Hercule Poirot, one small detail stands out: the mysterious recurrence of the number four. Poirot travels from London to Paris and from Belgium to Italy, solving one mystery after another but always remaining a step behind the shadowy foursome he suspects are responsible. A final daring confrontation puts the eccentric detective’s life on the line—until his twin brother, Achille Poirot, comes to the rescue. A VINTAGE CLASSIC MYSTERY

The Big Four

Perfect for Catholic youths With Deuterocanonicals / Apocrypha Imprimatur Charts Time lines Book introductions Outlines Famous passages of the Bible Guides to reading the Bible New Testament passages from the Old Testament Reading plans Readings for special days Explanation of less familiar terms Written in paragraph format 1,408 pp.

Good News Bible-GNT

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie is an iconic mystery novel that has captivated readers for decades. It tells the story of Roger Ackroyd, a wealthy man who is murdered in his own home. The novel follows the investigation of Hercule Poirot, a famous detective, as he attempts to solve the crime. The novel was first published in 1926 and quickly became a classic. It is widely considered to be one of the most influential works of detective fiction ever written, and it has been adapted into film and television multiple times. The novel is known for its unexpected twist ending, which many consider to be one of the greatest surprises in literature. At its core, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is a classic whodunit mystery. It features a diverse cast of characters with secrets to keep and motives to uncover. All of these elements come together in a thrilling narrative that keeps readers guessing until the very end. The novel also examines themes such as justice, loyalty, and morality. It explores how far people are willing to go to protect their interests and how justice can be served despite impossible odds. These themes are explored through the eyes of Hercule Poirot, who serves as both a detective and a moral compass throughout the story. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is an essential read for anyone interested in detective fiction or classic literature. Its clever plot twists and thought-provoking themes make it a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie’s work.

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

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