Christmas With Agatha Christie
Enriched edition. A Festive Collection of Classic Crime TalesBy Agatha Christie
Length55h 46m
About this audiobook
In "Christmas With Agatha Christie," readers are invited to indulge in a collection of festive mysteries that showcase Christie's unparalleled storytelling prowess. These tales resonate with the charm of holiday traditions, immersing readers into a world where intrigue festers beneath the twinkling lights of Christmas cheer. Christie masterfully intertwines her signature suspenseful narrative style with evocative descriptions of seasonal settings, creating an immersive literary experience that highlights both the warmth of family gatherings and the chilling undertones of deception. Agatha Christie, renowned as the 'Queen of Crime,' was born in 1890 and has enchanted readers worldwide with her ingenious plotting and memorable characters. Her own experiences during the holidays, combined with the social mores of her time, inform these narratives, providing insights into human nature and familial dynamics. Her legacy in detective fiction has fostered a tradition of unraveling mysteries that echo through her era and beyond, cementing her status as a pivotal figure in the genre. This book is a must-read for mystery enthusiasts and those seeking a blend of festive cheer and captivating suspense. Christie's enchanting blend of holiday spirit and crime invites the reader to unwrap the complexities of human motives'—a perfect complement to any holiday gathering.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length55 hrs 46 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
3Historical Context
10530. Anthony Signs on for a New Job
4Author Biography
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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