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Poirot had been present when Jane bragged of her plan to "get rid of" her estranged husband. Now the monstrous man was dead. And yet the great Belgian detective couldn't help feeling he was being taken for a ride. After all, how could Jane have stabbed Lord Edgware to death in his library at exactly the same time she was seen dining with friends? And what could be her motive now that the aristocrat had finally granted her a divorce?

When the luxurious Blue Train arrives at Nice, a guard attempts to wake serene Ruth Kettering from her slumbers. But she will never wake again, for a heavy blow has killed her, disfiguring her features almost beyond recognition. What is more, her precious rubies are missing.

Mord ist die beste Medizin - jedenfalls für Miss Marple, die sich eigentlich schonen sollte. Die Nachricht von dem Attentat auf die berühmte Schauspielerin Marina Gregg, die nur zufällig dem Tode entkam, weckt die Lebensgeister der alten Dame. Als der Diva auch noch ein mit Gift versetzter Kaffee serviert wird, ist Miss Marple schon auf der richtigen Spur.

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully abridged versions are shorter, with the language targeted at learners of English.

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully abridged versions are shorter, with the language targeted at learners of English.

Durante el famoso baile de la Victoria, al que todo Londres asiste disfrazado, el vizconde de Cronshaw aparece apuñalado y su novia, Coco, muerta por una sobredosis de cocaína al día siguiente. Uno de los casos más peculiares que el gran detective Hércules Poirot y su compañero Hastings resolverán ingeniosamente. Durante el famoso baile de la Victoria, al que todo Londres asiste disfrazado, el vizconde de Cronshaw aparece apuñalado y su novia, Coco, muerta por una sobredosis de cocaína al día siguiente.

Poirot es convocado por Lord Alloway, del Ministerio de Defensa, porque han robado los planos de un nuevo submarino de guerra. La principal sospechosa es la señora Conrad, que podría ser una espía extranjera. Durante la noche alguien se acerca a Poirot y ofrece devolver los planos a cambio de que no se haga publicidad sobre el asunto. El detective belga pronto descubrirá que nada es lo que parece.

La señora Pengelley visita a Hércules Poirot porque sospecha que su marido la está envenenando. Cuando el detective Belga llega a la casa para investigar el caso, al día siguiente, descubre que es tarde porque la señora Pengelley ha muerto. Poirot se siente tan responsable por no haber dado crédito a las palabras de la señora Pengelley que llegará hasta las últimas consecuencias a la hora de resolver este intrincado caso.

"Questo libro è come un pranzo di Natale preparato da un vero chef. E lo chef sono io!" Così Agatha Christie presenta la sua raccolta in sei gustosissime portate: dall'antipasto al dessert, cinque indagini dell'inossidabile Poirot, alle prese con rubini scomparsi, omicidi simulati o reali, inquietanti sogni premonitori, un cadavere ritrovato in una cassapanca, una coppia di sposi particolarmente litigiosa, un anziano signore dalle abitudini alimentari troppo prevedibili. E in più, come il cioccolatino dopo il caffè, un racconto con protagonista Miss Marple.

An urgent cry for help brings Poirot to France. But he arrives too late to save his client, whose brutally stabbed body now lies face downwards in a shallow grave on a golf course. But why is the dead man wearing his son's overcoat? And who was the impassioned love-letter in the pocket for? Before Poirot can answer these questions, the case is turned upside down by the discovery of a second, identically murdered corpse....

Rex Fortescue, king of a financial empire, was sipping tea in his "counting house" when he suffered an agonizing and sudden death. On later inspection, the pockets of the deceased were found to contain traces of cereals. Yet, it was the incident in the parlor that confirmed Miss Marple's suspicion that here she was looking at a case of crime by rhyme....

A pop-punk keyboardist carries an unrequited love for his firefighting best friend. With a newfound self-discovery, will their friendship ignite into something more?

In Poirot Investigates, Agatha Christie presents eleven riveting short stories featuring the famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. From high-stakes jewel thefts to baffling murders, Poirot faces a variety of complex and puzzling cases that challenge his remarkable intellect and investigative prowess. In these tales, Poirot must unravel a web of deception involving missing persons, secret identities, and shocking crimes, using his keen observation and logical deductions to reveal the truth.

Whether teaching your child how to ride a bike or teaching 200 people how to use a new data entry system, this book will give you practical ways to make the learning environment conducive to all learners.

Ah la magia avvolgente dell'autunno, la stagione dei mattini nebbiosi e delle serate tranquille tra le mura domestiche! Mano a mano che le foglie cadono dagli alberi e le notti si fanno più lunghe, però, anche le ombre diventano più fitte... le ombre del delitto! Lo dimostrano i dodici racconti qui riuniti, ambientati tra case isolate, manieri inquietanti, dimore infestate e sepolture maledette, scenari di crimini e delle infallibili indagini di Hercule Poirot, Miss Jane Marple e gli altri amati detective creati da Agatha Christie. Non sarà solo la brezza fresca a farvi venire i brividi...

When Rowan was sixteen, she only tolerated communication from her mother in the form of Snapchat. Desperate to be closer to her daughter, Christie sent daily selfies of her face superimposed onto a chicken nugget. It took serious illness for them to finally talk – and truly listen. Rowan's mental health struggles revealed the chasm between their generations. They started being more honest with each other than they had ever been before: discussing identity, race and gender; opening up about disordered eating and self-harm; navigating the perils of social media.

The night before the dance performance that could determine Gracie Wilder’s career, her father unexpectedly dies, leaving behind a curious gift with ties to a myth told to her as a child. Desperate to understand her father’s unspoken words, she puts her greatest dream on the line for an opportunity to remember the childhood she tried so hard to forget.

Join psychologists Christie Pickel, Ph.D., and Sita-Marie Pillay, Psy.D., as they dive into the unique intersection of ADHD and psychology. In each episode, they share candid conversations about their personal experiences with ADHD, offering insights, humor, and relatable stories. This isn’t a therapy session; it’s a casual chat where they explore the challenges and joys of navigating life and work with ADHD. Whether you have ADHD yourself, know someone who does, or are simply curious about the topic, tune in for a friendly and enlightening discussion that combines professional knowledge ...

In a nation as rich in history and varied in culture as the United States, the ideals of unity, freedom, resilience, and progress are woven into the very fabric of society. America the Diverse: 200 Affirmations for Every American is a celebration of the principles that have shaped the American experience and a powerful reminder of the strength found in diversity.

Chat & Dematt is a podcast brought to you by Christies Direct. Join us and our special guests as we discuss the hot topics of the dog grooming industry.