Book Agatha Christie 2 (9 Books Collection Set)
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Holy Jerusalem. The unsurpassed detective Poirot thought he would have a wonderful holiday here, but on the first night he overheard a spooky conversation. A young man, Raymond Boynton, told his sister that they had to kill... their own mother. The wealthy Mrs Boynton is a despotic sadist and former prison guard. She is a real tyrant whom all the family members hate, but dare not contradict. One day, Mrs Boynton is found dead. The legendary Poirot cannot pass by this crime. He sets out to identify the killer in a day and already has suspects. But what if there really is no killer? And what happened is not an ordinary crime at all...
Nurse Amy Leatheren arrives in Iraq for excavations in Tel Yarimja. At the request of the famous archaeologist Eric Leidner, she becomes his wife's nurse. Laidner's beloved seems to be in perfect health, but she is unable to get rid of a mysterious feeling of anxiety and is afraid of even the slightest movement of the wind. But Amy does not have to look after the woman for long. Mrs Leidner dies under strange circumstances. What if her fears were justified and no one believed her?
An unfortunate incident occurs on board the Prometheus aircraft during a flight from Paris to Croydon. One of the passengers, Madame Giselle, is found dead. And it's just a few minutes before landing... The woman's death is allegedly the fault of a wasp that accidentally got into the cabin. But Detective Poirot, who was on the same flight, thinks otherwise.
The novel is set in pre-war times in the south-west of England at the Jolly Roger Hotel, located on a small resort island in Leathercombe Bay, connected to the mainland by a 1.5 km causeway that goes underwater at high tide.
The story is centred on the investigation of the mysterious murder of theatre actress Arlena Stewart-Marshall, who was on holiday at Jolly Roger with her husband and stepdaughter. The title of the novel is connected with the fact that the murder takes place on the beach, and before the murder, many hotel guests, including Hercule Poirot, feel the evil hovering around them.
Hercule Poirot himself comes to the island to relax and is an ordinary guest, thanks to which he becomes not only a witness but also a participant in many events that preceded the murder.
Book 5. The Death of Lord Edgware
American actress Sylvia Wilkinson has long made no secret of the fact that she would like to divorce her husband, Lord Edgware. After all, she had a man in mind, both more noble and richer... Therefore, when Edgware was found dead in his study, no one doubted Sylvia's guilt. Moreover, some circumstances pointed to her direct involvement in her husband's death.
The actress asked the great detective Hercule Poirot to help her save her name from indelible shame. But how can the detective believe Wilkinson that she is innocent if the newly-made widow recently asked Poirot for a completely different favour - to help her get rid of her husband?
Book 6. Murder on the Golf Course
Hercule Poirot receives a letter from an American millionaire asking for help. However, Poirot and Hastings do not have time to save the unfortunate Monsieur Renaud - his corpse is found on a golf course. Poirot is forced to plunge into a tangled chain of events that took place long before the investigation in order to find the millionaire's killer.
Book 7. The Danger of the House on the Outskirts
While on holiday on the English coast, Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings meet the young and charming Nick Buckley. After the first conversation with her, Poirot shows Hastings the bullet that hit Miss Buckley's hat and was supposed to kill her.
Poiro decides to protect Nick and catch the culprit. He and Hastings come to Nick's house, which is called "Endhouse" ("house on the outskirts"). Poirot explains everything to her, and Nick confesses that there have been three attempts on her life before, but she did not attach any importance to it, considering it an accident. Poirot decides to take precautions and advises Nick to invite a friend whom she can trust. Nick decides to invite her cousin Maggie Buckley.
When her guests arrive to watch the fireworks, a crime occurs. At first, Poirot thinks that Nick has died, but when they approach the corpse, they see that it is Maggie, who has been confused with Nick because of the red shawl.
Poiro now takes on the murder investigation and must take care of Nick Buckley's life.
Book 8: A Tragedy in Three Acts
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A bohemian party at the house of former actor Sir Charles Cartwright turns fatal for one of the guests, Pastor Babbington, when he suddenly dies after taking a sip of a cocktail.
Later examination reveals no traces of poison in the drink. Everything looks like an accident. No motive for the crime. Even the famous detective Hercule Poirot is convinced that the death of the old priest is just an unfortunate accident.
But what if he is wrong - and in fact it was a premeditated murder, planned in as much detail as a good theatre performance? Who is the director of this performance? And what role does Poirot himself play in it? In this investigation, the detective may become the next victim...
Book 9: The Blue Train Mystery
The luxurious Blue Train arrives on the French Riviera. Suddenly, the tranquil resort town is shaken by horrific news: a murder has been committed on the train. Ruth Kettering, the daughter of a famous American millionaire, is found strangled to death in her own compartment. The victim's jewellery has disappeared without a trace. The police are at a loss as to who could have committed this crime. Was it the victim's husband, Derek, who had left his wife's compartment on the eve of the murder? Or perhaps Ruth's lover, a fraudster who calls himself the Comte de la Roche? Only the legendary detective Hercule Poirot can determine which of these two is the real killer. And what if the investigation points to another suspect...