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Midwinter Murder
(2020)(A book in the Murder For All Seasons series)
A collection of stories by Agatha Christie
An all-new collection of winter-themed mysteries from the master of the genre, just in time for the festive period.
There's a chill in the air and the days are growing shorter… It's the perfect time to curl up in front of a crackling fireplace with this winter-themed collection from legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie. But beware of deadly snowdrifts and dangerous gifts, poisoned meals and mysterious guests. This compendium of short stories, some featuring beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, is an essential omnibus for Christie fans and the perfect gift for mystery lovers.INCLUDES THE STORIES:
The Chocolate Box
A Christmas Tragedy
The Coming of Mr Quin
The Mystery of the Baghdad Chest
The Clergyman’s Daughter
The Plymouth Express
Problem at Pollensa Bay
Sanctuary
The Mystery of Hunter’s Lodge
The World’s End
The Manhood of Edward Robinson
Christmas Adventure
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"Dame Agatha has sold more books than all besides Shakespeare and the Bible." - David Baldacci
"I read everything by Agatha Christie." - Gillian Flynn
"Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction." - Tana French
"Agatha Christie taught me many important lessons about the inner workings of the mystery novel before it ever occurred to me that I might one day be writing mysteries myself." - Sue Grafton
"All crime fiction writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt." - Peter James
"I always wanted to be Agatha Christie when I grew up. I still do." - J A Jance
"Without a doubt, the greatest mystery writer of all time." - Ragnar Jónasson
"Any mystery writer who wants to learn how to plot should spend a few days reading Agatha Christie. She’ll show you everything you want to know." - Donna Leon
"She gives us an insight into human nature that few, if any, have surpassed." - Susan Lewis
"Agatha Christie is the gateway drug to crime fiction both for readers and for writers." - Val McDermid
"Agatha Christie’s books are both wonderful crime novels and studies in contrast and duality, and I adore them still. Underestimate them at your peril." - Louise Penny
"A hundred years after her first novel, and we are all still standing in her shadow." - Andrew Taylor
"Agatha Christie’s indelibly etched characters have entertained millions across the years and a love of her work has brought together generations of readers—a singular achievement for any author and an inspiration to writers across the literary landscape." - Jacqueline Winspear
"I read everything by Agatha Christie." - Gillian Flynn
"Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction." - Tana French
"Agatha Christie taught me many important lessons about the inner workings of the mystery novel before it ever occurred to me that I might one day be writing mysteries myself." - Sue Grafton
"All crime fiction writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt." - Peter James
"I always wanted to be Agatha Christie when I grew up. I still do." - J A Jance
"Without a doubt, the greatest mystery writer of all time." - Ragnar Jónasson
"Any mystery writer who wants to learn how to plot should spend a few days reading Agatha Christie. She’ll show you everything you want to know." - Donna Leon
"She gives us an insight into human nature that few, if any, have surpassed." - Susan Lewis
"Agatha Christie is the gateway drug to crime fiction both for readers and for writers." - Val McDermid
"Agatha Christie’s books are both wonderful crime novels and studies in contrast and duality, and I adore them still. Underestimate them at your peril." - Louise Penny
"A hundred years after her first novel, and we are all still standing in her shadow." - Andrew Taylor
"Agatha Christie’s indelibly etched characters have entertained millions across the years and a love of her work has brought together generations of readers—a singular achievement for any author and an inspiration to writers across the literary landscape." - Jacqueline Winspear
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