AGATHA CHRISTIE is the world's best known mystery writer. Her books have sold over a billion copies in the English language and another billion in 44 foreign languages. She is the most widely published author of all time in any language, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare.

Her writing career spanned more than half a century,during which she wrote 80 novels and short story collections, as well as 14 plays, one of which, The Mousetrap, is the longest-running play in history.

Agatha Christie also wrote under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott. As well, she wrote four non-fiction books, including an autobiography and an entertaining account of the many expeditions she shared with her archaeologist husband, Sir Max Mallowan.

AGATHA CHRISTIE is more than the most popular mystery writer of all time. In a career that spans over half a century,her name is synonymous with brilliant deception, ingenious puzzles, and the surprise denouement. By virtually inventing the modern mystery novel she has earned her title as the Queen of Crime. Curious? Then you’re invited to read...

The personal ad posed a simple question: Are you happy? If not, consult Mr. Parker Pyne. The answer is a resounding no for a jealous wife who suspects her husband of infidelity...for a lonely widow driven to assume a new identity...for a distraught mother whose son has been kidnapped...and for the flance of a strangely reclusive bride-to-be. But what sort of detective would solicit in the personals? The sort who has a knack for investigating affairs of the heart. For therein lie the darkest motives for murder. And they are proving most lucrative for the hopelessly romantic--and highly suspicious--Inspector Parker Pyne.

MEETING PARKER PYNE

THE CASE OF THE MIDDLE-AGED WIFE

THE CASE OF THE DISCONTENTED SOLDIER

THE CASE OF THE DISTRESSED LADY

THE CASE OF THE DISCONTENTED HUSBAND

THE CASE OF THE CITY CLERK

THE CASE OF THE RICH WOMAN

HAVE YOU GOT EVERYTHING YOU WANT 

THE GATE OF BAGHDAD

THE HOUSE AT SHIRAZ

THE PEARL OF PRICE

DEATH ON THE NILE

THE ORACLE AT DELPHI