Midsummer Mysteries - by Agatha Christie (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Agatha Christie's most famous characters--including Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple--solve even the most devilish of conundrums as the sun beats down in this all-new summer themed collection from the Queen of Mystery.

Summertime--as the temperature rises, so does the potential for evil. From Cornwall to the French Riviera, whether against a background of Delphic temples or English country houses, Agatha Christie's most famous characters solve complicated puzzles as the stakes heat up. Pull up a deckchair and enjoy plot twists and red herrings galore from the bestselling fiction writer of all time.

Includes the stories:

The Blood-Stained PavementThe Double ClueA Death on the NileHarlequin's LaneThe Adventure of the Italian NoblemanJane in Search of a JobThe Disappearance of Mr. DavenheimThe Idol House of AstarteThe Rajah's EmeraldThe Oracle at DelphiThe Adventure of the Sinister StrangerThe Incredible Theft

Review Quotes

"Whether a moustachioed dandy or a seemingly harmless spinster, the villains never see Christie's sleuths coming--and that's half the fun." -- Leigh Bardugo, New York Times bestselling author of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy

"Captivating and addictive, Agatha Christie's work never fails to delight." -- Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Searching for Sylvie Lee

"The queen of jaw-dropping, heart-stopping twists." -- Karen M. McManus, New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying

"Billions of readers can't be wrong." -- Dreda Say Mitchell

"Agatha Christie is the gateway drug to crime fiction both for readers and for writers" -- Val McDermid

"Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction." -- Tana French, New York Times bestselling author of the Dublin Murder Squad novels

"Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction." -- Peter James

"Christie's ingenious plots and fiendish twists set the bar for all of us who follow in her footsteps." -- Ruth Ware, New York Times bestselling author of In a Dark, Dark Wood and The Woman in Cabin 10

"There's no such thing as a disappointing Agatha Christie: there are only good ones and better ones." -- Naomi Alderman, New York Times bestselling author of The Power