The new-look series of Hercule Poirot books for the 21st century. An outbreak of kleptomania at a student hostel was not normally the sort of crime that aroused Hercule Poirots interest. But when he saw the list of stolen and vandalized items — including a stethoscope, some old flannel trousers, a box of chocolates, a slashed rucksack and a diamond ring found in a bowl of soup — he congratulated the warden, Mrs Hubbard, on a unique and beautiful problem. The list made absolutely no sense at all. But, reasoned Poirot, if this was merely a petty thief at work, why was everyone at the hostel so frightened?

The new-look series of Miss Marple books for the 21st century. When Miss Marple comes up from the country for a holiday in London, she finds what shes looking for at Bertrams Hotel: traditional decor, impeccable service and an unmistakable atmosphere of danger behind the highly polished veneer. Yet, not even Miss Marple can foresee the violent chain of events set in motion when an eccentric guest makes his way to the airport on the wrong day...

The new-look series of Miss Marple books for the 21st century. In utter disbelief Miss Marple read the letter addressed to her from the recently deceased Mr Rafiel — an acquaintance she had met briefly on her travels. Recognising in Miss Marple a natural flair for justice, Mr Rafiel had left instructions for her to investigate a crime after his death. The only problem was, he had failed to tell her who was involved or where and when the crime had been committed. It was most intriguing.

Poirot books for the 21st century. First came a sinister warning to Poirot not to eat any plum pudding... then the discovery of a corpse in a chest... next, an overheard quarrel that led to murder...the strange case of the dead man who altered his eating habits... and the puzzle of the victim who dreamt his own suicide. What links these five baffling cases? The little grey cells of Monsieur Hercule Poirot!

«The new novel from Paulo Coelho, author of «The Alchemist», told with his usual masterly blend of wisdom, humour, and drama. A stranger arrives in the small mountain village. He carries with him a backpack containing a notebook and eleven gold bars. Burying these in the vicinity, the stranger strikes up a curious friendship with a young woman from the village — Miss Prym. His mission is to discover whether human beings are essentially good or evil. In this stunning new novel, Paulo Coelhos unusual protagonist acts as the devil, setting the town a moral challenge from which they may never recover. A fascinating meditation on the human soul, «The Devil and Miss Prym» illuminates the reality of good and evil within us all, and our uniquely human capacity to choose between them.»

A new signature edition of Agatha Christies thriller, featuring the return of Superintendent Battle. Luke Fitzwilliam could not believe Miss Pinkertons wild allegation that a multiple murderer was at work in the quiet English village of Wychwood — or her speculation that the local doctor was next in line. But within hours, Miss Pinkerton had been killed in a hit-and-run car accident. Mere coincidence! Luke was inclined to think so — until he read in The Times of the unexpected demise of Dr. Humbleby...

A new signature edition of Agatha Christies thriller, an almost impossible puzzle wi supernatural trappings. In a remote house in the middle of Dartmoor, six shadowy figures huddle around a small table for a seance. Tension rises as the spirits spell out a chilling message: Captain Trevelyan... dead... murder. Is this black magic or simply a macabre joke? The only way to be certain is to locate Captain Trevelyan. Unfortunately, his home is six miles away and, with snow drifts blocking the roads, someone will have to make the journey on foot...

A new signature edition of Agatha Christies thriller, described by her as one of my best. The Leonides were one big happy family living in a sprawling, ramshackle mansion. That was until the head of the household, Aristide, was murdered with a fatal barbiturate injection. Suspicion naturally falls on the old mans young widow, fifty years his junior. But the murderer has reckoned without the tenacity of Charles Hayward, fiance of the late millionares granddaughter...

Roger Ackroyd knew too much. He knew that the woman he loved had poisoned her first husband and that someone had been blackmailing her. Now, tragically, came the news that she had taken her own life. But when Roger is found stabbed to death it seems only Poirot can help.

«A dark offering from the Queen of Crime. This Agatha Christie Signature Edition represents the world-famous authors most successful foray into the dark world of murder and black magic. To understand the strange goings on at «The Pale Horse Inn», Mark Easterbrook knew he had to begin at the beginning. But where exactly was the beginning? Was it the savage blow to the back of Father Gormans head? Or was it when the priests assailant searched him so roughly he tore the clergymans cassock? Or could it have been the priests visit, just minutes before, to a woman on her death bed? Or was there a deeper significance to the violent squabble which Mark Easterbrook had himself witnessed earlier? Wherever the beginning lies, Mark and his sidekick, Ginger Corrigan, may soon have cause to wish theyd never found it...»

Another title in the new and stylish Agatha Christie Signature Editions series. The suave and debonair Colonel Race must solve a question, not of accidental death or suicide, but murder or double murder. Pretty, young Anne came to London looking for adventure. In fact, adventure comes looking for her — and finds her immediately at Hyde Park Corner tube station. Anne is present on the platform when a thin man, reeking of mothballs, loses his balance and is electocuted on the rails. The Scotland Yard verdict is accidental death. But Anne is not satisfied. After all, who was the man in the brown suit who examined the body? And why did he race off, leaving a cryptic message behind: 17-122 Kilmorden Castle?

One of the new Agatha Christie Signature Edition paperbacks — combining love, death and melodrama blended together as only Agatha Christie can. Gipsys Acre was a truly beautiful upland site with views out to sea — and in Michael Rogers it stirred a child-like fantasy. There, amongst the dark fir trees, he planned to build a house, find a girl and live happily ever after. Yet, as he left the village, a shadow of menace hung over the land. For this was the place where accidents happened. Perhaps Michael should have heeded the locals warnings: Theres no luck for them as meddles with Gipsys Acre. Michael Rogers is a man who is about to learn the true meaning of the old saying In my end is my beginning...

The classic novel that spawned the hit 1970 film tells the story of rich Harvard jock Oliver Barrett IV and working-class Radcliffe student Jenny Cavilleri — how they are opposite in every way, how they share a love that defies everything, and how a love lingers in the heart now and forever. Now repackaged with an updated look for the 21st century.

An uninvited guest, coated in dust, sways and falls in the doorway of Poirots bedroom. Who is he? What is the significance of the figure 4 scribbled repeatedly on a sheet of paper? Poirot is plunged into a world of international intrigue, risking his life to uncover the truth about Number Four.

Agatha Christie's famous Miss Marple mystery, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers. Lymstock is a town with more than its share of shameful secrets — a town where even a sudden outbreak of anonymous hate-mail causes only a minor stir. But all that changes when one of the recipients, Mrs Symmington, commits suicide. Her final note said 'I can't go on'. Only Miss Marple questions the coroner's verdict of suicide. Was this the work of a poison-pen? Or of a poisoner?

When the Parson declares rather carelessly: Anyone who murdered Colonel Prothero would be doing the world at large a service!, he does not realise his words will come back to haunt him. From several potential murderers, Miss Marple must find the real killer.

«Poirot is faced with four mystifying cases — «Murder in the Mews», «The Incredible Theft», «Dead Mans Mirror» and «Triangle at Rhodes». How can a woman holding a gun in her right hand shoot herself in the left temple? And what is the link between a ghost and some missing top secret plans?»

The new-look series of Hercule Poirot books for the 21st century. Thirteen guests for dinner. It was to be a particularly unlucky evening for the mild-mannered Reverend Stephen Babbington, who choked on his cocktail, went into convulsions and died. But when his martini glass was sent for chemical analysis, there was no trace of poison — just as Poirot had predicted. Even more troubling for the great detective, there was absolutely no motive...

The new-look series of Miss Marple books for the 21st century. The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn, including Jane Marple, are agog with curiosity over an advertisement in the local gazette which reads: A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.p.m. A childish practical joke? Or a hoax intended to scare poor Letitia Blacklock? Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd begins to gather at Little Paddocks at the appointed time when, without warning, the lights go out...

The new-look series of Hercule Poirot books for the 21st century. Mrs McGinty died from a brutal blow to the back of her head. Suspicion fell immediately on her shifty lodger, James Bentley, whose clothes revealed traces of the victims blood and hair. Yet something was amiss: Bentley just didnt look like a murderer. Poirot believed he could save the man from the gallows — what he didnt realise was that his own life was now in great danger...