The Market Basing Mystery

2023-02-22

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Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: MB Cooltura
ISBN: 9877447843
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30

Inspector Japp, Poirot and Hastings decide to enjoy a weekend in a small English town called Market Basing, but they are disturbed by a local police officer who needs their help to solve a case. What looks at first like a simple case of suicide quickly becomes more complex as Poirot interrogates the suspects. The Belgian detective will have to squeeze his gray cells and sharpen his senses to decode each of the clues.

The Market Basing Mystery: A Hercule Poirot Short Story

2013-05-02

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Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007526458
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook.

The Market Basing Mystery

2014-05-28

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Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781499686548
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28

At Japp's suggestion Poirot and Hastings joined him for the weekend in the small countryside town of Market Basing. Enjoying Sunday breakfast, the three are interrupted when the local constable requested Japp's help. Walter Protheroe, the reclusive owner of a local large mansion, was found dead in his dilapidated house, supposedly by suicide. The three go to Leigh House as requested and meet Dr. Giles who was called in by Miss Clegg, the housekeeper. She was unable to raise her master, Walter Protheroe, in his bedroom, nor could Giles. Constable Pollard arrived at that moment and he and the doctor broke down the oak door. Inside they found Protheroe, shot through the head and his pistol clasped in his right hand.

The Market Basing Mystery

2023-11-14

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Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14

"Market Basing Mystery" plunges readers into a captivating short story penned by Agatha Christie, featuring the astute detective Hercule Poirot. In this narrative, Poirot is summoned to investigate a curious case involving the disappearance of a wealthy banker, Marcus Hardman, in the quaint town of Market Basing. As Poirot navigates the intricate social dynamics and explores the mysterious circumstances surrounding Hardman's vanishing act, readers are treated to a delightful blend of Christie's signature wit, clever deductions, and unexpected turns. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a seemingly idyllic town hiding secrets beneath its charming façade. "Market Basing Mystery" stands as another testament to Agatha Christie's ability to weave a compelling mystery in a concise format. With Poirot's unparalleled insights and the author's storytelling finesse, this short story offers enthusiasts an engaging glimpse into the world of Hercule Poirot's investigations.

Christie's Poirot

2015-08-21

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Author: Mark Caple
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781516984466
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64

The fully illustrated authors guide to Agatha's Christie's short story 'The Market Basing Mystery'. Includes Christie's own career in addition to story itself whereby at Japp's suggestion Poirot and Hastings joined him for the weekend in the small countryside town of Market Basing. Enjoying Sunday breakfast, the three are interrupted when the local constable requested Japp's help. Walter Protheroe, the reclusive owner of a local large mansion, was found dead in his dilapidated house, supposedly by suicide. Or was it?

Poirot's Early Cases

2024-03-08

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Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Bigfontbooks
ISBN: 9781963956122
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Fifteen short stories were first published in the UK, unillustrated, in The Sketch magazine. Christie wrote them following a suggestion from its editor, Bruce Ingram, who had been impressed with the character of Poirot in The Mysterious Affair at Styles. The Affair at the Victory Ball The Adventure of the Clapham Cook The Cornish Mystery The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly The Double Clue The King of Clubs The Lemesurier Inheritance The Lost Mine The Plymouth Express The Chocolate Box The Veiled Lady The Submarine Plans The Market Basing Mystery The stories below were published as follows: Double Sin: First published in the 23 September 1928 edition of the Sunday Dispatch. Wasp's Nest: First published in the 20 November 1928 edition of the Daily Mail.

The Under Dog and Other Stories

2012-08-07

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Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780062094421
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240

A beautiful heiress has been found dead on a train. A playboy has been stabbed through the heart during a costume ball. An elderly woman suspects that she is being slowly poisoned to death. A prince fears for his reputation when his fiancÉe is embroiled in another man's murder. A forgotten recluse makes headlines after he is shot in the head. Who but Agatha Christie could concoct such canny crimes? Who but Belgian detective Hercule Poirot could possibly solve them? It's a challenge to be met—in a triumph of detection.

Dumb Witness

2005-01-25

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Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061741426
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338

In Agatha Christie’s Dumb Witness, Hercule Poirot investigates the very suspicious death of an elderly spinster who, fearing the very worst, had written to the great detective prior to her demise. Everyone blamed Emily Arundell’s accident on a rubber ball left on the stairs by her frisky terrier. But the more she thought about her fall, the more convinced she became that one of her relatives was trying to kill her.… On April 17th she wrote her suspicions in a letter to Hercule Poirot. Mysteriously, he didn’t receive the letter until June 28th…by which time Emily was already dead.…

The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly

2023-03-02

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Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: MB Cooltura
ISBN: 9877447886
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18

The Waverly family has received extortion letters threatening to kidnap three-year-old Johnnie. The police paid little attention to the parents' complaint; when the kidnapping finally happens, the desperate mother turns to Hercule Poirot. The Belgian detective must quickly solve the case to guarantee the safety of the child, but what if the detective discovers that the child wasn't actually in danger?

The Double Clue

2023-11-14

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Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14

"The Double Clue" presents readers with a captivating short story featuring the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot, created by the incomparable Agatha Christie. In this narrative, Poirot finds himself entangled in a mysterious case involving the theft of valuable pearls belonging to a wealthy socialite, Miss Violet Marsh. As Poirot navigates the opulent world of high society and examines the clues left behind, readers are treated to a tale of hidden motives, romantic intrigue, and clever deductions. Christie's storytelling finesse shines through as she weaves a narrative that skillfully combines elements of crime, romance, and unexpected twists. "The Double Clue" stands as a testament to Agatha Christie's ability to craft a compelling mystery within a condensed format. With Poirot's keen observations and the author's knack for suspense, this short story offers enthusiasts another opportunity to enjoy the charm and intrigue that define Christie's timeless contributions to detective fiction