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The Murder on the Links is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie.The story takes place in northern France, giving Poirot a hostile competitor from the Paris Sûreté. Poirot's long memory for past or similar crimes proves useful in resolving the crimes. The book is notable for a subplot in which Hastings falls in love, a development "greatly desired on Agatha's part... parcelling off Hastings to wedded bliss in the Argentine."

Misterios, crímenes y giros inesperados te esperan en las historias de Agatha Christie, desde una casa torcida hasta las ruinas de Petra. Para quienes disfrutan del suspense y los enigmas clásicos: dale al play y descubre quién se esconde tras cada misterio.

The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie. "The Secret of Chimneys" by Agatha Christie is a suspenseful detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces the charming Anthony Cade, who finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue involving royal secrets and political machinations in a fictional Balkan nation known as Herzoslovakia. As he sets off on a journey to deliver a manuscript of memoirs, he stumbles into a world of blackmail, missing persons, and a potential restoration of a monarchy. At the start of the novel, we meet Anthony Cade while he is working as a tour ...

Soon to be a major new London theatre show, The Witness for the Prosecution follows the hapless Leonard Vole as he learns he has been accused of murdering a wealthy widow in order to get his hands on the inheritance. His predicament is made even worse when he discovers his wife to be the chief...

Step into the world of poisoned teacups, secret wills, and suspicious alibis—one book at a time. The Agatha Archives is your bite-sized journey through the works of Agatha Christie, reviewed in chronological order. In just 5 to 7 minutes, hosts Ataraxia and Atanaria take you back to the golden age of mystery, unpacking each novel’s twists, turns, and timeless charm. Whether you’re a first-time reader or a seasoned Christie connoisseur, you’ll rediscover her stories with fresh eyes—and maybe spot a clue you missed the first time. Put the kettle on, settle in, and join us as we pay ...

Agatha Christie spent the first 30 years of her life in Devon and later bought her holiday home, Greenway, on the banks of the River Dart. This podcast, hosted by Sophie Pierce and Matt Newbury, tells the story of her life in Torquay and the surrounding area and how her love for the Devon influenced her characters and work. Recorded on location right across Agatha Christie Country, each episode also features experts and guests helping tell the story. The podcast is a must for lovers of Agatha Christie and the unique settings that inspired her. It was funded by Torbay’s Local Heritage Grant ...

In The Big Four, Hercule Poirot takes on a puzzling series of murders that seem unrelated at first glance. But as always, the meticulous Belgian detective spots the one subtle clue tying them all together: the recurring presence of the number four. Determined to uncover its meaning, Poirot soon discovers the existence of a powerful international crime syndicate known only as “The Big Four.” Joined once again by his loyal friend Captain Hastings, Poirot embarks on a chase across Europe, tracking a network that always seems to stay one step ahead. It’s a race against time to expose a ...

The Mystery of the Blue Train is a classic Hercule Poirot detective novel that blends glamour, suspense, and psychological intrigue. Set aboard the luxurious Blue Train traveling from Calais to the French Riviera, the story opens with wealth, elegance, and hidden tensions among an exclusive group of passengers. When a young American heiress is found murdered in her locked compartment and her priceless rubies vanish, the journey turns deadly.Summoned to unravel the crime, the meticulous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot must navigate a web of lies, jealousy, and carefully guarded secrets. Each ...

From the very first book publication in 1920 to the recent film release of Death on the Nile, this investigation into Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot celebrates a century of probably the world’s favourite fictional detective. This book tells his story decade-by-decade, exploring his...

Join us as Teresa and Bill Peschel watch movie and TV adaptations of the works of Agatha Christie, and discuss (and sometimes argue) what they think of them, their positives, negatives, interesting background facts, and whether you should watch them too!

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie is the sort of crime novel that begins quietly, almost politely, and then refuses to let you go. In a peaceful English village, the sudden death of Roger Ackroyd stirs more than just curiosity. People talk, of course. They always do. But beneath the surface, there are secrets, small ones, dangerous ones, and one that changes everything. It isn’t long before Hercule Poirot, now living a seemingly calm life nearby, finds himself drawn into the mystery.What follows is not merely an investigation, but a careful unpicking of truth and deception. ...

Na festa do Dia das Bruxas promovida pela viúva Rowena Drake, uma garota chamada Joyce, conhecida pelo macabro talento de contar histórias de crime e mistério, é encontrada morta por afogamento em uma tina usada para uma das tradicionais brincadeiras de Haloween. A anfitriã pede ajuda ao célebre detetive Hercule Poirot para desvendar o mistério, mas Poirot terá dificuldades para descobrir quem teria interesse em silenciar Joyce: ninguém sequer acredita que a morte dela tenha sido um assassinato.

All About Agatha is a podcast all about, well, Agatha. Agatha Christie, of course: the Queen of Crime, a real-life Dame of the British Empire, and author of sixty-six mystery novels that spanned the Twentieth Century, defining a genre. For five years, Catherine Brobeck and Kemper Donovan revisited these novels in publication order, ranking them according to pre-set criteria (plot, character, etc.). Tragically, Catherine Brobeck passed away at the end of 2021. She will be forever missed. Since then, Kemper has completed the podcast's ranking project, and continues to celebrate the greatness of ...

Famous crime novelist Ariadne Oliver, visiting her friend Judith Butler in the little town of Woodleigh Common, is invited to a Hallowe'en Party put on by society hostess Mrs Rowena Drake for the local teenagers. During her preparations for the party, the conversation turns to Ariadne's grisly...

10 pessoas são convidadas pelo misterioso U.N. Owen para passar alguns dias numa ilha perto de uma aldeia pouco movimentada. Os convidados aceitam o convite e de igual maneira embarcam num barco local para a ilha. Na 1ª noite, quando todos já se conheciam razoavelmente bem e conviviam animadamente na sala, ouve-se uma voz vinda das paredes da sala, acusando cada um dos 10 presentes de ter cometido um crime, crime esse que apesar de ser despropositado ou inevitável, levou à morte de outras pessoas. O pânico instala-se e mortes inexplicáveis se sucedem, tendo por única pista uma trova ...

Octavia's triumphant new dress designs are the only thing on her mind - but is it safe to ignore the ominous dressmaker's doll which appears in her workshop? Today's cut-throat fashion industry provides this story's backdrop...

The year is 1920, and an ambitious doctor meets a nun apparently traumatised by what she witnessed in the Great War. An attempt to restore the woman's sanity results in the uncovering of something very sinister indeed...

War-wounded sailor Dickie Carpenter is haunted by strange visitations from a ghostly woman. When his friend Robert tries to solve the mystery, though, he ultimately has to fight his own terrifying battle between love and death...

A group of adventurers set out from Damascus to visit the legendary Gate of Baghdad, also known as the Gate of Death. When one of the party is found dead, the others look to the seemingly unimpeachable Mr Parker Pyne...

It is Christmas Eve. The Lee family reunion is shattered by a deafening crash of furniture, followed by a high-pitched wailing scream. Upstairs, the tyrannical Simeon Lee lies dead in a pool of blood, his throat slashed. But when Hercule Poirot, who is staying in the village with a friend for Christmas, offers to assist, he finds an atmosphere not of mourning but of mutual suspicion. It seems everyone had their own reason to hate the old man.