Is it a gesture of good will or a sinister trap that lures Rupert St. Vincent and his family to a magnificent estate? How desperate is Joyce Lambert, a destitute young widow whose only recourse is to marry a man she despises? What unexpected circumstances stir old loyalties in Theodora Darrell, an unfaithful wife about to run away with her lover? In this collection of short stories, the answers are as unexpected as they are satisfying.The Queen of Crime takes bizarre romantic entanglements, supernatural visitations, and

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 LISTERDALE MYSTERY

THE GIRL IN THE TRAIN

THE MANHOOD OF EDWARD ROBINSON

JANE IN SEARCH OF A JOB

A FRUITFUL SUNDAY

THE GOLDEN BALL

THE RAJAH’S EMERALD

SWAN SONG

THE HOUND OF DEATH

THE GIPSY

THE LAMP

THE STRANGE CASE OF SIR ARTHUR

CARMICHAEL

THE CALL OF WINGS

MAGNOLIA BLOSSOM

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