A Deadly Affair by Agatha Christie
Love has the power to take us to our highest points as well as our lowest points. Witness the evil side of love—crimes of passion, heartless games, and deadly affairs—in this fresh collection of Agatha Christie short stories. Popular investigators Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, charades expert Parker Pyne, mysterious Harley Quin, and intrepid Tommy and Tuppence are all on hand to solve a captivating mystery in this heart-pounding collection.
Who’s in danger of getting stung in “Wasp’s Nest” depends on rounding up suspects and solving a murder — before it even happens; and more tales that make for essential reading that Christie fans old and new will simply adore to death. “The Face of Helen” follows a woman caught in a dangerous love triangle whose night at the Royal Opera could reach a deadly crescendo; “Finessing the King” delivers a curious ad in the personals that could
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This book is full of tales that push romance, love, and passionate activities to the brink of deceit, murder, and other crimes. The author has a special talent for providing readers with a window into the lives of the people she writes about while still managing to present a thoroughly researched inquiry. Her works constantly contain a contrast between the good and bad in human nature. And what a delight to see my favourite detectives—Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Parker Pyne, Harley Quin, and Tommy and Tuppence—appear to crack the case. What a fantastic compilation for Christie lovers who are new to her work or those who are just seeking a short mystery read.
