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Twelve short stories, each underlining the remarkable versatility of the writer. Some will make you shift uneasily in your chair, others will give satisfaction.

A tense drama of jealousy and murder centred on a group of archaeologists. Poirot is called in.

An invitation to a murder turns out to be in deadly earnest, not a practical joke.

The corpse was lying face down in an open grave... a baffling mystery for all but Hercule Poirot.

An intricately plotted mystery made all the more atmospheric by the shadowy presence of Mr Harley Quin.

Bound for the Riviera, detective Hercule Poirot has boarded Le Train Bleu, an elegant, leisurely means of travel, free of intrigue. Then he meets Ruth Kettering.

The most popular detective story writer of all time here turns her hand to the subject of Christmas. The author's stories and poems capture the true meaning of Christmas.

Victoria Jones, a resourceful London typist, helps to thwart an attempt by an international network to split the civilised world into two factions.

The famous actress thought herself irresistable, but there was at least one "fan" who wanted her dead.

The story of Hilary Craven's involvement in a unique organisation which arranges the escape of scientific geniuses.

While leading the exiled faithful into Egypt, Joshua's thirst for vengeance against the tyrannical King Manasseh threatens to consume his soul.

The king's sudden death leaves his son Manasseh as the new ruler. Overcome with sorrow, Manasseh is angry toward God and begins a reign of terror that shocks the kingdom.

Shortly after the death of King Solomon in 931 B.C., the Promised Land is divided into two separate nations: Israel in the north, and Judah in the south.

Austin tells the uplifting story of 20-year-old Violet Hayes and her search for her elusive mother and for true love.

God has blessed Hezekiah--his kingdom is flourishing. The people are prospering and the city of Jerusalem is safe from invaders. But the king worries that his beloved wife may be barren.