Risultati per "Agatha Christie" in Storia e critica della letteratura

Agatha Christie is a global bestseller. Her work has been translated into over 100 languages and adapted for stage and screen. Christie's writing life ran from 1920 to the 1970s, and she didn't just write puzzles, she wrote plays, supernatural stories, thrillers, satires, and domestic noir. She...

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."

A new investigation from Dr Mark Aldridge, exploring a lifetime of Agatha Christie’s Miss Jane Marple. Winner of the 2025 H.R.F Keating Award for the best 2024 biography or critical book related to crime fiction. In Agatha Christie’s Marple: Expert on Wickedness,‘Agathologist’ Dr Mark...

The bestselling biography of Britain's 'Queen of Crime' by acclaimed historian Lucy Worsley OBE 'Every Christie fan should read this' - THE TIMES To Lucy Worsley, Agatha Christie was 'thrillingly, scintillatingly modern'. She went surfing in Hawaii, she loved fast cars, and she was intrigued by...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

Includes a new introduction from Sophie Hannah, bestselling author of THE MONOGRAM MURDERS and HAVEN'T THEY GROWN Agatha Christie was not only the biggest selling writer of detective stories the world has ever known, she was also a mystery in herself, giving only the rarest interviews, declining...

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 ...

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 ...

Für alle Fans von Agatha Christie und für alle True Crime-Leser*innen: Carla Valentine, die englische Forensik-Expertin klärt in dieser kompetenten Enzyklopädie der forensischen Methoden auf über Blutspuren und Fingerabdruck, über Giftmord und Obduktion. Lesestoff für alle, die an True...

Who is Mary Westmacott? This is an Agatha Christie podcast with a twist - because she wrote the books in secret! Join Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown from The Swinging Christies, for this book club-style, limited-series discussion podcast about these six fascinating books. Maybe if we unlock the secrets of Mary Westmacott, we will better understand the Queen of Crime herself, Agatha Christie…

Sex. Drugs. Rock 'n' Roll. Agatha Christie?? Agatha Christie may not be the first person you think of when you think of the Swinging Sixties, but her writing has much to say about the big topics of the day. Join Dr Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown on a rad journey through time with the Queen of Crime.

Bloomsbury presents A is for Arsenic by Kathryn Harkup, read by Nicky Diss. Shortlisted for the BMA Book Awards and Macavity Awards 2016 Fourteen novels. Fourteen poisons. Just because it's fiction doesn’t mean it's all made-up ... Agatha Christie revelled in the use of poison to kill off...

The opposite of true crime. Part book club, part interview show, Tea & Murder is a podcast all about Agatha Christie and her work. Every episode, host Rebecca Thandi Norman has an exciting guest to discuss an Agatha Christie book, story, or play of their choice. With a smattering of literary analysis and a big dose of humor, Rebecca and her guest dive into why we like the things we like, what makes a great mystery, and every conceivable element of the Agatha Christie universe. Welcome to Tea & Murder! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.