The Complete Annotated Murder Of Roger Ackroyd

Author : Agatha Christie,Bill Peschel
Publisher : Bill Peschel (pub-9236556122599907)
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Complete, Annotated Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie,Bill Peschel Pdf

This fully annotated edition of “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd” includes:
* Nearly 15,000 words in the footnotes describing words, historical events, and cultural references
* Essays on Agatha Christie’s life and how she found love again, what to look for when rereading Ackroyd, the controversy over a claimed Scandinavian inspiration, what you’ll find in a doctor’s black bag, Christie’s legacy as a fictional character, a review of the Poirot episode, and what the reviewers thought of the book at the time
* Maps and illustrations of objects and places mentioned in the novel
* Character list, cover gallery, and a full bibliography
* More than 30 photos and illustrations

Agatha Christie’s most controversial novel

In this annotated edition of the groundbreaking Agatha Christie novel, Hercule Poirot retires to the village of King’s Abbot to raise vegetable marrows. But when his friend Roger Ackroyd is found stabbed to death in his study, Poirot is asked to investigate. Many people would benefit from the death of the country squire, but none of them could have done it, except for the man who vanished!

With the help of Dr. Sheppard, who narrates the tale, Poirot examines the evidence, but each clue raises more questions. Whose finger wore the wedding ring before it was tossed into the lake? Who visited the summer-house in the middle of the night? Who left muddy footprints on the window sill? What secrets are being kept from Poirot by the Ackroyd family and servants?

Published in 1926, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd established Christie as the premiere mystery novelist of her time, and her 11-day disappearance after its publication spread her name worldwide. This new annotated edition, edited by Bill Peschel, contains an additional 30,000 words in footnotes and essays describing unfamiliar words, expands on the story, and delves into the novel’s background and the life of its author.

The Complete, Annotated Murder of Roger Ackroyd, the seventh book in Peschel Press’ Complete, Annotated series, will entertain, educate, and enlighten you. Learn about Agatha Christie during her greatest crisis and how she rebuilt her life and found a second chance at love.

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 2487116374

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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Annoted) by Agatha Christie Pdf

"Hercule Poirot investigates the mysterious death of Roger Ackroyd, uncovering shocking secrets in a classic mystery."

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1950347370

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The Complete, Annotated Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie Pdf

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : Peschel Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Complete, Annotated Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie Pdf

This fully annotated edition of “Murder on the Links” includes: * 20,000 words in the footnotes describing words, historical events, and cultural references * Essays on Agatha Christie’s life, the French judicial system, golf novels, and the murderous inspiration of “Links” * Maps and illustrations of objects and places mentioned in the novel * Character list, French phrase list, and a full bibliography * Numerous photos and illustrations A dangerous threat. A mysterious woman. A murderous past. Hercule Poirot is hunting a killer! Responding to a hunted man’s desperate plea, Hercule Poirot and his friend Captain Hastings travel to the coast of France, only to find him murdered outside his home, the Villa Marguerite. Joining the investigation despite the opposition of a rival detective, he uncovers evidence that leads to the arrest of an innocent man. Poirot must prevent a deadly miscarriage of justice, but how can he succeed when even his close friend is working against him? The Belgian detective must tax his celebrated “little grey cells” to the utmost to uncover what happened that deadly night on the grounds of the Villa Marguerite. The Complete, Annotated Murder on the Links contains hundreds of explanatory footnotes — 20,000 words in all! — by Christie expert Bill Peschel. They describe in detail aspects of British and French culture unfamiliar to readers. They define cultural and historical events, define unfamiliar French and English words, and now-forgotten celebrities. Learn why red lipstick was seen as a sexual signal, who Christie dedicated the book too and why, and links in the story to other Christie works. When you’re done with the novel, dig into these essays — 12,000 words in all by Bill Peschel — that expand the world of Links and Agatha Christie: * The Woman Behind Murder on the Links Meet Marguerite Steinheil, the wealthy adventuress whose affair with the president of France ended in his death, and her involvement in a double murder (of her husband and mother) that put her on trial for her life! * England vs. France Why the two nations get like a longtime married couple who barely understand each other, but stay together anyway. * The British Invasion Links is set amid the English expatriates on the Boulogne coast. Why did they come to France, and what was the Christie connection? * The French Police The way French police investigate crimes is far different from their English counterparts. What is the difference between the Sûreté, the gendarmerie, and the municipal police? Read this and find out. * Agatha Christie in 1921 What was she doing and why was this her most happy time? * Education Of an Author Agatha Christie learned a lot about the publishing business during this time. Why did she drop her first publisher and move to Collins? * The History of Hastings Mystery’s second most celebrated sidekick gets an essay about him, describing why he was useful and why Christie dropped him. * Murder on the Golf Course Although Links didn’t have much to do with the game, there were plenty of mysteries taking place on the golf course. This overview describes the most notable ones of the 1920s and ’30s. * Editing Agatha There were numerous changes made in the book between its first publication and its final edition, including whole paragraphs omitted. This essay describes what was changed. Plus two maps created for the book, a list of French phrases, translated, and a list of characters.

Author : Agatha Christie,Bill Peschel
Publisher : Peschel Press
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Complete, Annotated Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie,Bill Peschel Pdf

Why Would People Drink Strychnine For Their Health? What Does ‘English Beef and Brawn’ Mean? What Are Land Smocks? Spill Vases? Patience Cards? What Did Agatha Christie Think Of Jews? How Did A 25-Year-Old Woman Create One Of Mystery’s Greatest Detectives? Best-selling mystery writer Agatha Christie created intricate stories of murder and mayhem that have enchanted readers worldwide. Bill Peschel, author of "The Complete, Annotated Whose Body?" (by Dorothy L. Sayers) and "Writers Gone Wild," illuminates the obscure references in Christie’s debut novel and tells the fascinating stories behind it and its creator. "The Complete, Annotated Mysterious Affair at Styles" contains: ● Nearly 500 footnotes describing words, idioms, people, places and contemporary events. ● Essays on Christie’s life and the world of Styles. ● A detailed chronology of her life and work. ● Lists of her novels and short-story collections, organized by year of publication and by detective. ● A bibliography of resources, including books about Christie that will delight fans. “Though this may be the first published book of Miss Agatha Christie, she betrays the cunning of an old hand.” — The New York Times, Dec. 26, 1920

Author : Agatha Christie,Bill Peschel
Publisher : Peschel Press
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Complete, Annotated Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie,Bill Peschel Pdf

A world war is over but Great Britain is still menaced by its enemies. Recently released from their wartime service, Tommy and Tuppence are young, energetic . . . and broke. Joining forces, they advertise that they’ll do anything for money. When they’re hired by the government to hunt for a missing treaty, they discover a plot led by the mysterious “Mr. Brown” to destroy the nation! Can Tommy and Tuppence defeat Bolshevists, Sinn Feiners, trade unionists and Labourites and save Britain in her hour of peril? Agatha Christie created intricate stories of murder and mayhem that have enchanted millions of readers worldwide. Bill Peschel, author of “The Complete, Annotated Mysterious Affair at Styles,” “The Complete, Annotated Whose Body?” and “Writers Gone Wild,” reads between the lines of Christie’s first thriller and tells the fascinating stories behind it. “The Complete, Annotated Secret Adversary” contains more than 700 footnotes describing words, idioms, people, places and contemporary events; essays on Agatha Christie:, her battles with the tax man and her 11-day disappearance that shocked the nation; essays on the times, including flappers, spy scandals, and the world after World War I. The book also contains a detailed chronology of Christie’s life and a list of all of her books.

Author : Agatha Christie,Bill Peschel
Publisher : Peschel Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Complete, Annotated Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie,Bill Peschel Pdf

Romance, politics, mystery, and murder collide at a British country home In this lengthy annotated edition of the classic Agatha Christie novel, adventurer Anthony Cade returns to Britain to deliver a politician’s memoirs and to rescue a woman from a blackmailing scheme. But when he arrives, he finds himself enmeshed in international intrigue and murder. The answer to these mysteries, as well as his pursuit of a beautiful spirited woman leads him to Chimneys, the country home. There, another murder puts him in the middle of the investigation that will require all of his wits and intelligence to keep him from the gallows. Meanwhile, the forces of Scotland Yard and the French Sûreté converge on Chimneys in pursuit of a master criminal, a missing British crown jewel, and the ultimate Secret of Chimneys. Published in 1925, “The Secret of Chimneys” was hailed as “a capital detective story,” “bright and cleverly written” and “an engrossing and entertaining yarn.” This new annotated edition, edited by Bill Peschel comes more than 30,000 words in footnotes and essays that delves into the background of the story and the life of its author. Learn about Abney Hall, the inspiration of all of Christie’s country homes, the real-life manor where major Hollywood productions are filmed, and the life of Agatha Christie during her most happiest time, before it all fell apart. “The Complete, Annotated Secret of Chimneys,” the fifth book in Peschel Press’ Complete, Annotated series, will entertain, educate, and enlighten you. You’ll see an Agatha Christie at her wittiest and in a way you’ve never seen her before.

Author : Agatha Christie,Bill Peschel
Publisher : Peschel Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Complete, Annotated Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie,Bill Peschel Pdf

For Anne Beddingfeld, Southern Africa holds the key to a mystery, if she lives! Young Anne Beddingfeld came to London with a small inheritance and a taste for travel and adventure. She gets more than she bargained for when a stranger falls from the tube platform and is electrocuted on the rails. A man in a brown suit examines the body, but flees before the police arrive. It was an accidental death, but Anne is intrigued. Why did the dead man startle? Why did he have a note regarding an empty house owned by a high-ranking government official? Who was the man in the brown suit who examined him and fled? What is the secret in the cryptic message he left behind: “17-122 Kilmorden Castle”? The mystery deepens when a woman is found strangled in the official's empty house. Anne’s investigation leads her to a cruise ship heading for sunny South Africa, followed by a treacherous journey into Rhodesia. Anne encounters danger, daring escapes, romance, and uncovers a conspiracy that could shake the foundation of the British Empire. Published in 1926, The Man in the Brown Suit was praised for its ingenious plotting and unique narrative structure. This new annotated edition, edited by Bill Peschel, comes with more than 40,000 words in footnotes and essays that delves into the background of the story and the life of its author. The Complete, Annotated Man in the Brown Suit, the sixth book in Peschel Press’ Complete, Annotated series, will entertain, educate, and enlighten you. You’ll see an Agatha Christie at her wittiest and in a way you’ve never seen her before.

Author : James Thurber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 195034732X

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The Cases of Blue Ploermell by James Thurber Pdf

In 1923, the young reporter James Thurber was given a half a page in the Sunday Evening Dispatch of Columbus, Ohio, every week to fill with anything he wanted. For most of that year, he turned out book reviews, humorous commentary, jokes, stories, and even literary criticism.He also wrote a series of 13 short Sherlockian parodies - 10,000 words in all - starring Blue Ploermell, a "psychosocial" detective with a fondness for animal crackers. Aided (and occasionally impeded) by his Chinese manservant, Gong Low, Ploermell investigates cases marked by his cock-eyed deductions, loopy logic, and knack for leaping to the wrong conclusion.These juvenilia represents Thurber's first attempts at learning the craft of humor writing. Looking back at this work years later, he even considered publishing the Ploermell stores. The Cases of Blue Ploermell, for the first time in a century, collects the 13 stories. Edited and annotated by Bill Peschel, they show Thurber trying his hand at characterization, story structure, ethnic humor, and serial writing in a style rarely seen at any newspaper. In addition to the annotations, Peschel wrote essays on Thurber's years in Columbus, Ohio; journalism in the 1920s; the state of Sherlockian parodies; and depictions of Chinese men and women in American popular culture. Note: The 13 stories are very short, and take up 40 pages of this 200-page book. The rest of the book consists of these essays: "Becoming James Thurber" (39 pages); "Journalism in Thurber's Time" (4 pages); "Sherlockian Parodies in the 1920s" (8 pages); "The Ancestors of Gong Low" (13 pages); "The Chinese in Popular Culture" (35 pages); movie reviews (19 pages); chronology (9 pages); lists (7 pages).

Author : Agatha Christie,Bill Peschel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1950347265

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The Complete, Annotated Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie,Bill Peschel Pdf

Romance, politics, mystery, and murder collide at a British country home In this lengthy annotated edition of the classic Agatha Christie novel, adventurer Anthony Cade returns to Britain to deliver a politician's memoirs and to rescue a woman from a blackmailing scheme. But when he arrives, he finds himself enmeshed in international intrigue and murder. The answer to these mysteries, as well as his pursuit of a beautiful spirited woman leads him to Chimneys, the country home. There, another murder puts him in the middle of the investigation that will require all of his wits and intelligence to keep him from the gallows. Meanwhile, the forces of Scotland Yard and the French Sûreté converge on Chimneys in pursuit of a master criminal, a missing British crown jewel, and the ultimate Secret of Chimneys. Published in 1925, "The Secret of Chimneys" was hailed as "a capital detective story," "bright and cleverly written" and "an engrossing and entertaining yarn." This new annotated edition, edited by Bill Peschel comes with more than 30,000 words in footnotes and essays that delves into the background of the story and the life of its author. Learn about Abney Hall, the inspiration of all of Christie's country homes, the real-life manor where major Hollywood productions are filmed, and the life of Agatha Christie during her most happiest time, before it all fell apart. "The Complete, Annotated Secret of Chimneys," the fifth book in Peschel Press' Complete, Annotated series, will entertain, educate, and enlighten you. You'll see an Agatha Christie at her wittiest and in a way you've never seen her before.

Author : Bill Peschel,Teresa Peschel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1950347249

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Career Indie Author by Bill Peschel,Teresa Peschel Pdf

As a storyteller, you know a lot about developing your plot, creating characters, and editing your work. But do you know how to protect your copyright, record your income and expenses, the risks and rewards between "going wide" and sticking with Kindle Unlimited, and how to market your work? Have you thought about what tasks you should outsource and what you can do in-house? Do you even want to run a business?Running your own business means understanding the business mindset, where cash flow is the life blood and decisions you make at the start of your career will affect everything that follows. Career Indie Author charts the landscape of indie publishing in the 21st century, where you set the rules and choose your path to publishing. Career Indie Author will show you:* With our one-page business plan, what you want to write, what help you need, how much money you'll spend, and your timetable for success. * The factors that go into a successful book: title, genre-specific covers, and tropes.* Why pen names are vital to your marketing and branding. * How to track income, expenses, and book sales.* What you must have (a web site, an Amazon Author Page) and what is optional (social media) and what to avoid (Hollywood services).* The basics of marketing your books, using advertising, price discounting, mailing lists, and newsletters.* The basics of launching a newsletter / readers' group and mailing list services.* The basics of sharing your message on social media.* How to learn more towards becoming a best-selling author.* The perils of working too hard, neglecting your health, and distractions.Developed from the lessons learned over the decade Bill and Teresa Peschel have operated Peschel Press, Career Indie Author can help you decide these important questions before you spend your first dollar. We help you decide your goals (money, influence, art), the genre to pursue, how much money to invest and where, and how to organize your business so you can spend more time writing and promoting your work and less time pushing paper.

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798535457796

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The Murder on the Links(unique Annotated Edition) by Agatha Christie Pdf

"Two people rarely see the same thing." ― Agatha Christie, The Murder on the Links Experienced Belgian detective, Hercules Poirot is called in to a client but when he arrives is given notice of the man's death earlier that day. The victim lay face down in a grave located within a golf course. He was wearing his son's overcoat and a love letter within. Cause of death, a letter opener. Soon Poirot's case is flipped over by the discovery of another identical corpse.

Author : Bright Summaries
Publisher : BrightSummaries.com
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-03
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9782808017206

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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries Pdf

Unlock the more straightforward side of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie, in which the celebrated Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is forced out of retirement to investigate the murder of a wealthy industrialist. He soon comes to realise that in this case, appearances are deceptive and everyone is hiding something. His brilliant deductions eventually lead him to unmask the murderer in a shocking twist that has stunned generations of readers. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is the third novel featuring Poirot and is one of Agatha Christie’s best-known works, with the British Crime Writers' Association voting it the best crime novel ever written. Find out everything you need to know about The Murder of Roger Ackroyd in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

Author : Charles J. Rzepka,Lee Horsley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781119675778

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A Companion to Crime Fiction by Charles J. Rzepka,Lee Horsley Pdf

A Companion to Crime Fiction presents the definitive guide to this popular genre from its origins in the eighteenth century to the present day A collection of forty-seven newly commissioned essays from a team of leading scholars across the globe make this Companion the definitive guide to crime fiction Follows the development of the genre from its origins in the eighteenth century through to its phenomenal present day popularity Features full-length critical essays on the most significant authors and film-makers, from Arthur Conan Doyle and Dashiell Hammett to Alfred Hitchcock and Martin Scorsese exploring the ways in which they have shaped and influenced the field Includes extensive references to the most up-to-date scholarship, and a comprehensive bibliography

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798736480081

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The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie Pdf

The Murder on the Links is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie, first published in the US by Dodd, Mead & Coin March 1923 and, in the same year, in the UK by The Bodley Head in May. It features Hercule Poirot and Arthur Hastings. The UK edition retailed at seven shillings and sixpence (7/6and the US edition at $1.75The story takes place in northern France, giving Poirot a hostile competitor from the Paris Sûreté. Poirot's long memory for past or similar crimes proves useful in resolving the crimes. The book is notable for a subplot in which Hastings falls in love, a development "greatly desired on Agatha's part... parceling off Hastings to wedded bliss in the Argentine." Reviews, when it was published, compared Mrs. Christie favorably to Arthur Conan Doyle in his Sherlock Holmes mysteries. Remarking on Poirot, still a new character, one reviewer said he was "a pleasant contrast to most of his lurid competitors; and one even suspects a touch of satire in him."