The Market Basing Mystery

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:SMP2200000108906

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The Market Basing Mystery by Agatha Christie Pdf

"Market Basing Mystery" plunges readers into a captivating short story penned by Agatha Christie, featuring the astute detective Hercule Poirot. In this narrative, Poirot is summoned to investigate a curious case involving the disappearance of a wealthy banker, Marcus Hardman, in the quaint town of Market Basing. As Poirot navigates the intricate social dynamics and explores the mysterious circumstances surrounding Hardman's vanishing act, readers are treated to a delightful blend of Christie's signature wit, clever deductions, and unexpected turns. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a seemingly idyllic town hiding secrets beneath its charming façade. "Market Basing Mystery" stands as another testament to Agatha Christie's ability to weave a compelling mystery in a concise format. With Poirot's unparalleled insights and the author's storytelling finesse, this short story offers enthusiasts an engaging glimpse into the world of Hercule Poirot's investigations.

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780007526451

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The Market Basing Mystery: A Hercule Poirot Short Story by Agatha Christie Pdf

A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook.

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062298225

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The Market Basing Mystery by Agatha Christie Pdf

Previously published in the print anthology Poirot's Early Cases. A man has apparently committed suicide, but things are not always as they appear. The housekeeper points out that the gun was in the victim's left hand, yet he was right handed.

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9897789863

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The Market Basing Mystery (a Hercule Poirot Short Story) by Agatha Christie Pdf

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1499686544

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The Market Basing Mystery by Agatha Christie Pdf

At Japp's suggestion Poirot and Hastings joined him for the weekend in the small countryside town of Market Basing. Enjoying Sunday breakfast, the three are interrupted when the local constable requested Japp's help. Walter Protheroe, the reclusive owner of a local large mansion, was found dead in his dilapidated house, supposedly by suicide. The three go to Leigh House as requested and meet Dr. Giles who was called in by Miss Clegg, the housekeeper. She was unable to raise her master, Walter Protheroe, in his bedroom, nor could Giles. Constable Pollard arrived at that moment and he and the doctor broke down the oak door. Inside they found Protheroe, shot through the head and his pistol clasped in his right hand.

Author : Mark Caple,Agatha Christie
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1516984463

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Christie's Poirot by Mark Caple,Agatha Christie Pdf

The fully illustrated authors guide to Agatha's Christie's short story 'The Market Basing Mystery'. Includes Christie's own career in addition to story itself whereby at Japp's suggestion Poirot and Hastings joined him for the weekend in the small countryside town of Market Basing. Enjoying Sunday breakfast, the three are interrupted when the local constable requested Japp's help. Walter Protheroe, the reclusive owner of a local large mansion, was found dead in his dilapidated house, supposedly by suicide. Or was it?

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-22
Category : Detective and mystery stories, English
ISBN : 0008255792

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Poirot's Early Cases by Agatha Christie Pdf

Captain Hastings recounts 18 of Poirot's early cases from the days before he was famous... Hercule Poirot delighted in telling people that he was probably the best detective in the world. So turning back the clock to trace eighteen of the cases which helped establish his professional reputation was always going to be a fascinating experience. With his career still in its formative years, the panache with which Hercule Poirot could solve even the most puzzling mystery is obvious. Chronicled by his friend Captain Hastings, these eighteen early cases - from theft and robbery to kidnapping and murder - were all guaranteed to test Poirot's soon-to-be-famous 'little grey cells' to their absolute limit.

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:SMP2200000108982

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The Cornish Mystery by Agatha Christie Pdf

"The Cornish Mystery" presents readers with another engaging short story featuring the meticulous Hercule Poirot, created by the legendary Agatha Christie. In this narrative, Poirot finds himself drawn into the enigmatic world of Cornwall as he investigates a seemingly straightforward case involving a missing woman and a tangled web of family secrets. As Poirot employs his unparalleled powers of observation and deduction, the story unfolds with Christie's signature blend of wit and suspense. The Cornish backdrop adds an atmospheric dimension to the mystery, creating a compelling setting for the unfolding drama. Agatha Christie's storytelling finesse is on full display in "The Cornish Mystery," offering readers a bite-sized yet satisfying dose of her mastery in crafting clever plots and intriguing characters. This short story provides another opportunity for enthusiasts to revel in Poirot's brilliance and Christie's timeless contributions to the world of detective fiction.

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:SMP2200000108999

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The Double Clue by Agatha Christie Pdf

"The Double Clue" presents readers with a captivating short story featuring the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot, created by the incomparable Agatha Christie. In this narrative, Poirot finds himself entangled in a mysterious case involving the theft of valuable pearls belonging to a wealthy socialite, Miss Violet Marsh. As Poirot navigates the opulent world of high society and examines the clues left behind, readers are treated to a tale of hidden motives, romantic intrigue, and clever deductions. Christie's storytelling finesse shines through as she weaves a narrative that skillfully combines elements of crime, romance, and unexpected twists. "The Double Clue" stands as a testament to Agatha Christie's ability to craft a compelling mystery within a condensed format. With Poirot's keen observations and the author's knack for suspense, this short story offers enthusiasts another opportunity to enjoy the charm and intrigue that define Christie's timeless contributions to detective fiction

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0062094424

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The Under Dog and Other Stories by Agatha Christie Pdf

A beautiful heiress has been found dead on a train. A playboy has been stabbed through the heart during a costume ball. An elderly woman suspects that she is being slowly poisoned to death. A prince fears for his reputation when his fiancÉe is embroiled in another man's murder. A forgotten recluse makes headlines after he is shot in the head. Who but Agatha Christie could concoct such canny crimes? Who but Belgian detective Hercule Poirot could possibly solve them? It's a challenge to be met—in a triumph of detection.

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0008168695

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The Double Clue and Other Hercule Poirot Stories by Agatha Christie Pdf

A perfect introduction to Agatha Christie - four of the best Hercule Poirot stories, chosen for their readability and sense of adventure.

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:SMP2200000097774

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Agatha Christie. Hercule Poirot Ultimate Collection. Illustrated by Agatha Christie Pdf

Hercule Poirot is a fictional Belgian detective created by British writer Agatha Christie. Poirot is one of Christie's most famous and long-running characters, appearing in 33 novels, two plays and more than 50 short stories. The Poirot books take readers through the whole of his life in England, from the first book (The Mysterious Affair at Styles), where he is a refugee staying at Styles, to the last Poirot book (Curtain), where he visits Styles before his death. Contents: The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd Hercule Poirot. Poirot Investigates The Adventure of the Western Star The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor The Adventure of the Cheap Flat The Mystery of the Hunters Lodge The Million Dollar Bond Robbery The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan The Kidnapped Prime Minister The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman The Case of the Missing Will Hercule Poirot. Poirot's Early Cases 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 Submarine Plans The The Veiled Lady Market Basing Mystery

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061741425

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Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie Pdf

In Agatha Christie’s Dumb Witness, Hercule Poirot investigates the very suspicious death of an elderly spinster who, fearing the very worst, had written to the great detective prior to her demise. Everyone blamed Emily Arundell’s accident on a rubber ball left on the stairs by her frisky terrier. But the more she thought about her fall, the more convinced she became that one of her relatives was trying to kill her.… On April 17th she wrote her suspicions in a letter to Hercule Poirot. Mysteriously, he didn’t receive the letter until June 28th…by which time Emily was already dead.…

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-22
Category : Detective and mystery stories
ISBN : 0008255377

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Murder in the Mews by Agatha Christie Pdf

Murder, stolen plans, a mysterious death and a menage a trois - four intriguing novellas featuring Hercule Poirot... How did a woman holding a pistol in her right hand manage to shoot herself in the left temple? What was the link between a ghost sighting and the disappearance of top secert military plans? How did the bullet that killed Sir Gervase shatter a mirror in another part of the room? And who destroyed the 'eternal triangle' of love involving renowned beauty, Valentine Chantry? Hercule Poirot is faced with four mystifying cases - Murder in the Mews, The Incredible Theft, Dead Man's Mirror and Triangle at Rhodes - each a miniature classic of characterisation, incident and suspense.

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : Concord Theatricals
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-18
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780573706592

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Yellow Iris by Agatha Christie Pdf

A distressed phone call from a mystery woman brings Hercule Poirot to the hotel Jardin des Cygnes, where a man commemorates the four-year anniversary of his wife’s sudden death – a death under very suspicious circumstances that Poirot himself witnessed. Gathered is everyone present on that fateful night and now Poirot must find a killer in the midst, before they strike again.