Agatha Christie - Boxed Set
Enriched edition. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, The Egyptian Tomb, The Marsdon Manor Tragedy, The Cornish Mystery, The Double Clue...By Agatha Christie
Length55h 45m
About this audiobook
The "Agatha Christie - Boxed Set" presents an exquisite collection of some of Christie's most celebrated novels, showcasing her mastery of the mystery genre. Each volume is interlaced with intricate plots, compelling characters, and the ingenious use of red herrings that Christie famously deployed. The boxed set encapsulates the golden age of detective fiction, reflecting the era's societal tensions and the evolving role of women, as seen through the lens of her iconic detectives, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Christie's keen observations and subtle humor paired with her succinct, yet vivid prose create an immersive reading experience that continues to captivate audiences globally. Agatha Christie, known as the 'Queen of Crime,' was born in 1890 in Torquay, England. Her background in pharmacy and World War I service informed her depictions of violence and the human psyche. Writing over 66 detective novels, Christie drew from her ventures in archaeology and travel, which often lent authenticity and exotic settings to her narratives. Her unparalleled contributions to literature, characterized by an acute understanding of human nature, established her as a preeminent figure in crime fiction. This boxed set is an essential acquisition for any lover of mystery, offering both seasoned readers and newcomers a chance to delve into the intricate worlds Christie crafted. With its rich narratives and engaging puzzles, this collection stands as a testament to Christie's brilliance and enduring legacy, making it a captivating exploration of crime and morality.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length55 hrs 45 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 23, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
10328. King Victor
2Introduction
10429. Further Explanations
3Author Biography
10530. Anthony Signs on for a New Job
4Historical Context
10631. Sundry Details
5Synopsis (Selection)
107The Affair at the Victory Ball
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6Chapter 1. I Go to Styles
1081
7Chapter 2. The 16th and 17th of July
1092
8Chapter 3. The Night of the Tragedy
1103
9Chapter 4. Poirot Investigates
1114
10Chapter 5. “It Isn’t Strychnine, Is It?”
1125
11Chapter 6. The Inquest
1136
12Chapter 7. Poirot Pays His Debts
114Mrs Opalsen's Pearls (The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan)
13Chapter 8. Fresh Suspicions
115The Adventure of the Clapham Cook
14Chapter 9. Dr. Bauerstein
1161
15Chapter 10. The Arrest
1172
16Chapter 11. The Case for the Prosecution
1183
17Chapter 12. The Last Link
1194
18Chapter 13. Poirot Explains
1205
191. A Fellow Traveller
1216
202. An Appeal for Help
1227
213. At the Villa Geneviève
1238
224. The Letter Signed “Bella”
124The Double Clue
235. Mrs. Renauld’s Story
125The Lost Mine
246. The Scene of the Crime
126The Kidnapping of Johnnie Waverly
257. The Mysterious Madame Daubreuil
127The King of Clubs
268. An Unexpected Meeting
1281
279. M. Giraud Finds Some Clues
1292
2810. Gabriel Stonor
1303
2911. Jack Renauld
1314
3012. Poirot Elucidates Certain Points
1325
3113. The Girl with the Anxious Eyes
1331
3214. The Second Body
1342
3315. A Photograph
1353
3416. The Beroldy Case
1364
3517. We Make Further Investigations
1375
3618. Giraud Acts
1386
3719. I Use My Grey Cells
1397
3820. An Amazing Statement
1408
3921. Hercule Poirot on the Case!
141The Mystery of the Plymouth Express
4022. I Find Love
1421
4123. Difficulties Ahead
1432
4224. “Save Him!”
1443
4325. An Unexpected Dénouement
1454
4426. I Receive a Letter
1465
4527. Jack Renauld’s Story
1476
4628. Journey’s End
148The Chocolate Box
47Prologue
149The Case of the Veiled Lady
48Chapter 1. The Young Adventurers, Ltd.
150The Submarine Plans
49Chapter 2. Mr. Whittington’s Offer
151The Market Basing Mystery
50Chapter 3. A Set Back
152The Western Star
51Chapter 4. Who Is Jane Finn?
153The Marsdon Manor Tragedy
52Chapter 5. Mr. Julius P. Hersheimmer
154The Adventure of the Cheap Flat
53Chapter 6. A Plan of Campaign
155The Hunter's Lodge Case (The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge)
54Chapter 7. The House in Soho
156The Million Dollar Bond Robbery
55Chapter 8. The Adventures of Tommy
157The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb
56Chapter 9. Tuppence Enters Domestic Service
158The Kidnapped Prime Minister
57Chapter 10. Enter Sir James Peel Edgerton
159The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim
58Chapter 11. Julius Tells a Story
160The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman
59Chapter 12. A Friend in Need
161The Case of the Missing Will
60Chapter 13. The Vigil
162Dedication
61Chapter 14. A Consultation
163Prologue
62Chapter 15. Tuppence Receives a Proposal
164One
63Chapter 16. Further Adventures of Tommy
165Two
64Chapter 17. Annette
166Three
65Chapter 18. The Telegram
167Four
66Chapter 19. Jane Finn
168Five
67Chapter 20. Too Late
169Six
68Chapter 21. Tommy Makes a Discovery
170Seven
69Chapter 22. In Downing Street
171Eight
70Chapter 23. A Race Against Time
172Nine
71Chapter 24. Julius Takes a Hand
173Ten
72Chapter 25. Jane’s Story
174Eleven
73Chapter 26. Mr. Brown
175Twelve
74Chapter 27. A Supper Party at the Savoy
176Thirteen
75Chapter 28. And After
177Fourteen
761. Anthony Cade Signs on
178Fifteen
772. A Lady in Distress
179Sixteen
783. Anxiety in High Places
180Seventeen
794. Introducing a Very Charming Lady
181Eighteen
805. First Night in London
182Nineteen
816. The Gentle Art of Blackmail
183Twenty
827. Mr. McGrath Refuses an Invitation
184Twenty-one
838. A Dead Man
185Twenty-two
849. Anthony Disposes of a Body
186Twenty-three
8510. Chimneys
187Twenty-four
8611. Superintendent Battle Arrives
188Twenty-five
8712. Anthony Tells His Story
189Twenty-six
8813. The American Visitor
190Twenty-seven
8914. Mainly Political and Financial
191Twenty-eight
9015. The French Stranger
192Twenty-nine
9116. Tea in the Schoolroom
193Thirty
9217. A Midnight Adventure
194Thirty-one
9318. Second Midnight Adventure
195Thirty-two
9419. Secret History
196Thirty-three
9520. Battle and Anthony Confer
197Thirty-four
9621. Mr. Isaacstein’s Suit-case
198Thirty-five
9722. The Red Signal
199Thirty-six
9823. Encounter in the Rose Garden
200The Wife of the Kenite
9924. The House at Dover
201The Red Signal
10025. Tuesday Night at Chimneys
202Analysis
10126. The 13th of October
203Reflection
10227. The 13th of October (contd.)
204Memorable Quotes
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