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The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding

Five seasonal mysteries featuring Poirot and Marple

Agatha Christie author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:22nd Mar '18

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This collection features five intriguing mysteries solved by Hercule Poirot, showcasing Agatha Christie's masterful storytelling during the festive season.

In The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding, Agatha Christie presents a delightful collection of seasonal short stories featuring her beloved detectives, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. This print-on-demand edition caters to readers who appreciate the classic pocket-sized 'A-format' paperbacks, making it a perfect addition to any cozy reading nook during the festive season.

The stories begin with a mysterious warning to Poirot regarding the dangers of indulging in plum pudding, setting the tone for a series of intriguing cases. As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into a world where a corpse is discovered in a chest, an overheard argument escalates into murder, and a man’s peculiar eating habits lead to an unexpected twist. Each tale is woven with Christie's trademark wit and clever plotting, ensuring that readers are kept on the edge of their seats.

What ties together these five enigmatic cases? The sharp intellect of Monsieur Hercule Poirot, whose little grey cells are put to the test as he navigates through these puzzling mysteries. The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding is a charming collection that showcases Christie's unparalleled storytelling ability and her knack for creating suspenseful and engaging narratives that are perfect for the holiday season.

'There is irresistible simplicity and buoyancy of a Christmas treat about it all' Times Literary Supplement

ISBN: 9780008255473

Dimensions: 178mm x 111mm x 15mm

Weight: 270g

240 pages