Twelve unexplained phenomena with no apparent earthly explanation, including a dog-shaped gunpowder mark; an omen from the "other side"; a haunted house; a chilling seance; an elderly lady's hold over a young man; and a mysterious SOS.

Le flambeau

Cinq temoignages accablants ont fait condamner a la detention a perpetuite Caroline, la femme d'Amyas Crale, peintre renomme retrouve mort empoisonne. Seize ans plus tard, Hercule Poirot, qui ne s'est jamais satisfait du denouement de l'affaire, a l'occasion de reprendre le dossier en main. Ne s'arretant pas aux evidences, tirant parti du moindre indice, il fera eclater une incroyable verite a laquelle personne ne s'attendait."Traduit de l'anglais par Jean-Michel Alamagny""

Cinq Petits Cochons

Trois generations de la famille Leonides vivent sous le meme toit. Celui d'une vaste maison un rien biscornue... Quand le grand-pere, un patriarche tyrannique, meurt assassine, tout le monde est soupconne, meme ses petits enfants ! Et justement, Josephine, douze ans, semble s'interesser de pres au crime et aux differentes facons d'eliminer son prochain. Un veritable petit monstre... Or on devrait toujours se mefier des petits monstres, aussi adorables soient-ils. Traduit de l'anglais par Janine Levy

La maison biscornue

Une Poignee De Seigle

TWO BESTSELLING MYSTERIES IN ONE GREAT PACKAGE! From the Queen of Mystery, The Secret of Chimneys, in which a young drifter performs a favor for a friend that pulls him into the heart of a deadly conspiracy, and A Murder is Announced, where Miss Marple unravels a fiendish puzzle involving a small-town newspaper advertisement. THE SECRET OF CHIMNEYSLittle did Anthony Cade suspect that an errand for a friend would place him at the center of a deadly conspiracy. Drawn into a web of intrigue, he begins to realize that the simple favor has placed him in serious danger. As events unfold, the combined forces of Scotland Yard and the French Sûreté gradually converge on Chimneys, the great country estate that hides an amazing secret.

The Secret of Chimneys & A Murder is Announced Bundle - Two Bestselling Agatha Christie Mysteries

"And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie is a riveting mystery novel that unfolds on a secluded island where ten strangers are lured under various pretexts. As the guests settle in, they are shocked to discover that their unseen host accuses each of them of a grave crime from their past. Stranded on the island with no means of escape, they soon realize that they are being systematically hunted and punished for their alleged sins.

The tension escalates as the characters grapple with their guilt, paranoia, and the realization that the murderer is among them. With each passing moment, the body count rises, and trust erodes, leading to a gripping and unpredictable narrative. Agatha Christie skillfully weaves a tale of suspense, deception, and moral reckoning, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking and ingenious conclusion.

"And Then There Were None" is a classic of the mystery genre, known for its clever plot twists and the psychological depth with which Christie explores the dark facets of human nature. The novel's intricate web of secrets, intricate characterizations, and the relentless pace of the narrative have solidified its place as one of the best-selling and most enduring mysteries in literary history.

Le flambeau

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