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The Market Basing Mystery

Author : Agatha Christie

Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing

Page : 14 pages

File Size : 45,15 MB

Release : 2023-11-14

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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"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.



The Market Basing Mystery

Author : Agatha Christie

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 25 pages

File Size : 41,53 MB

Release : 2013-07-16

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0062298224

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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.



Hercule Poirot and the Greenshore Folly

Author : Agatha Christie

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 98 pages

File Size : 29,47 MB

Release : 2013-10-31

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0007546408

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As a favour to an old friend, Hercule Poirot finds himself at a summer fete in Devon, taking part not in a Treasure Hunt, but a Murder Hunt, in this never-before-published novella version of Dead Man’s Folly. Now released for the first time as an eBook exclusive publication.





The Under Dog and Other Stories

Author : Agatha Christie

Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 22,94 MB

Release : 2012-08-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9780062094421

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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.



Murder in the Mews

Author : Agatha Christie

Publisher : HarperCollins UK

Page : 289 pages

File Size : 42,51 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Detective and mystery stories

ISBN : 0007234481

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How did a woman holding a pistol in her right hand manage to shoot herself in the left temple? And who destroyed the "eternal triangle" of love involving renowned beauty, Valentine Chantry?



The Market Basing Mystery

Author : Agatha Christie

Publisher : CreateSpace

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 13,23 MB

Release : 2014-05-28

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9781499686548

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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.



Dumb Witness

Author : Agatha Christie

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 49,53 MB

Release : 2025-03-27

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9780008737979

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The Charing Cross Mystery

Author : J. S. Fletcher

Publisher : Wildside Press LLC

Page : 366 pages

File Size : 12,88 MB

Release : 2007-09-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1434491390

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Book Description

Joseph Smith Fletcher (1863-1935) was a British journalist and crime fiction writer. This novel was originally published in 1922 as "Black Money."



The LeMesurier Inheritance

Author : Agatha Christie

Publisher : MB Cooltura

Page : 21 pages

File Size : 35,19 MB

Release : 2023-01-28

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9877447800

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Using his gray cells, Poirot will need very little time to discover the mystery behind the Lemesurier curse according to which all the firstborn die before inheriting the family fortune. The mother of the next heir asks Poirot to protect Ronald who has been having accidents that could have been fatal. The Belgian detective and his faithful companion Hasting will discover that the ancient curse could not be true.