The Market Basing Mystery

The Market Basing Mystery
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2023-11-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"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

The Market Basing Mystery
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2013-07-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0062298224

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.

The LeMesurier Inheritance

The LeMesurier Inheritance
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: MB Cooltura
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2023-01-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9877447800

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.

Poirot's Early Cases

Poirot's Early Cases
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 253
Release: 1974
Genre: Detective and mystery stories
ISBN: 9780002313124

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.

The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb

The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2019-01-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1479441333

Lady Willard, widow of the famous Egyptologist Sir John Willard, consults Poirot. Her late husband excavated the tomb of Pharaoh Men-her-Ra together with an American financier, Mr Bleibner. Both men died within a fortnight of each other...

The Under Dog and Other Stories

The Under Dog and Other Stories
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2012-08-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780062094421

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.

The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge

The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2019-01-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1479441325

A weekend shooting party ends with the host shot in his study. With Poirot ill, Hastings must investigate on his behalf. Search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Agatha Christie" to see our complete series of Hercule Poirot novel and short story reprints, which include: NOVELS The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Special Edition—includes the novel The Secret Adversary) The Murder on the Links (Bonus Edition—includes "The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor") SHORT STORIES The Affair at the Victory Ball The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan The Adventures of the King of Clubs The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim The Plymouth Express The Adventure of "The Western Star" The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor The Kidnapped Prime Minister The Million Dollar Bond Robbery The Adventure of the Cheap Flat The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge The Clue of the Chocolate Box The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb The Case of the Veiled Lady The Kidnapping of Johnnie Waverly The Market Basing Mystery The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman The Case of the Missing Will The Adventure of the Clapham Cook The Lost Mine The Cornish Mystery The First Wish The Double Clue The LeMesurier Inheritance

Murder in the Mews

Murder in the Mews
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2006
Genre: Detective and mystery stories
ISBN: 0007234481

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?