Agatha Christie
1) The clocks
Author
Series
Hercule Poirot mysteries volume 30
Language
English
Description
Sheila Webb expected to find a respectable blind lady waiting for her at 19 Wilbraham Crescent--not the body of a dead man surrounded by clocks. When old Miss Pebmarsh denies sending for her in the first place, or of owning the clocks, it's clear they are going to need a very good detective.
Author
Series
Hercule Poirot mysteries volume 12
Language
English
Description
Amy Leatheran is hired by archaeologist Dr. Leidner to work as nurse and companion for his wife who is subject to fits of nervous terrors. During their travel to an ancient site in the Iraqi desert, Mrs. Leidner proves to be demanding, yet fascinating. She gradually warms to Amy and, taking her into her confidence, she reveals the source of her terror. Events come to a terrible climax that results in murder. Hercule Poirot must rely on a drop of blood...
Author
Series
Hercule Poirot mysteries volume 10
Language
English
Description
When a woman is murdered with the venom-dipped dart of a South African blow-gun on a routine flight over the English Channel, none of the other passengers witness anything, including Hercule Poirot, who had been fifteen feet away from the victim.
Author
Language
English
Description
Disillusioned with his paltry chauffeur job, Michael Rogers longs for a life of wealth and privilege in Kingston Bishop. His dreams seem desperately out of his reach until a chance meeting with a gorgeous heiress results in marriage and the construction of a wonderful home. However, when the land he has built on turns out to be cursed, Michael's dreams quickly transform into nightmares.
Author
Language
English
Description
A selection of Christie's short stories, including the title story, where a man is accused of murdering his wealthy woman friend in order to secure his inheritance. The defendant's mysterious wife stuns the courtroom by giving damaging testimony against her husband. The web of intrigue is finally unwoven in a shocking, chilling conclusion.