christie a midwinter murder
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RUR 923
Deadly snowdrifts and dangerous gifts, poisoned meals and mysterious guests ...This new compendium of seasonal short stories featuring some of Agatha Christie's most famous detectives is perfect for reading in front of a crackling fire when the days are growing shorter, there's a chill in the air -and murder is never far away.
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RUR 923
Deadly snowdrifts and dangerous gifts, poisoned meals and mysterious guests ...This new compendium of seasonal short stories featuring some of Agatha Christie's most famous detectives is perfect for reading in front of a crackling fire when the days are growing shorter, there's a chill in the air -and murder is never far away.
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RUR 3682
An all-new collection of winter-themed mysteries from the master of the genre, just in time for the festive period. There's a chill in the air and the days are growing shorter... It's the perfect time to curl up in front of a crackling fireplace with this winter-themed collection from legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie. But beware of deadly snowdrifts and dangerous gifts, poisoned meals and mysterious guests. This compendium of short stories, some featuring beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, is an essential omnibus for Christie fans and the perfect gift for mystery lovers. Includes the stories: The Chocolate Box A Christmas Tragedy The Coming of Mr Quin The Mystery of the Baghdad Chest The Clergyman's Daughter The Plymouth Express Problem at Pollensa Bay Sanctuary The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge The World's End The Manhood of Edward Robinson Christmas Adventure
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RUR 1225
An archaeologist’s wife is murdered on the shores of the River Tigris in Iraq.It was clear to Amy Leatheran that something sinister was going on at the Hassanieh dig in Iraq; something associated with the presence of ‘Lovely Louise’, wife of celebrated archaeologist Dr Leidner.In a few days’ time Hercule Poirot was due to drop in at the excavation site. But with Louise suffering from terrifying hallucinations, and tension within the group becoming almost unbearable, Poirot might just be too late
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RUR 929
Agatha Christie’s ingenious murder mystery thriller, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.Luke Fitzwilliam could not believe Miss Pinkerton’s wild allegation that a multiple murderer was at work in the quiet English village of Wychwood – or her speculation that the local doctor was next in line.But within hours, Miss Pinkerton had been killed in a hit-and-run car accident. Mere coincidence? Luke was inclined to think so – until he read in The Times of the unexpected demise of Dr Humbleby .
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RUR 929
Agatha Christie’s ingenious murder mystery thriller, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.Luke Fitzwilliam could not believe Miss Pinkerton’s wild allegation that a multiple murderer was at work in the quiet English village of Wychwood – or her speculation that the local doctor was next in line.But within hours, Miss Pinkerton had been killed in a hit-and-run car accident. Mere coincidence? Luke was inclined to think so – until he read in The Times of the unexpected demise of Dr Humbleby .
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RUR 1225
An archaeologist’s wife is murdered on the shores of the River Tigris in Iraq.It was clear to Amy Leatheran that something sinister was going on at the Hassanieh dig in Iraq; something associated with the presence of ‘Lovely Louise’, wife of celebrated archaeologist Dr Leidner.In a few days’ time Hercule Poirot was due to drop in at the excavation site. But with Louise suffering from terrifying hallucinations, and tension within the group becoming almost unbearable, Poirot might just be too late
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RUR 1489
A vivid adventure filled with danger and heroism from the author of Murder in Midwinter. Athan Wilde dreams of flight. When his friend, Mr Chen, is murdered, Athan must rescue the flying machine they were building together and stop it falling into the wrong hands. But keeping the machine safe puts his family in terrible danger. What will Athan choose – flight or family? From the acclaimed author of Murder In Midwinter, Fleur Hitchcock’s The Boy Who Flew is a thrilling, murderous tale set among the steep rooftops and slippery characters of Athan’s intricately imagined world. Perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Peter Bunzl and Philip Reeve.
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RUR 2190
The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn, including Jane Marple, are agog with curiosity over an advertisement in the local gazette that read: "A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6:30 p.m." Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd begins to gather at Little Paddocks at the appointed time when, without warning, the lights go...
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RUR 384
Жители небольшого провинциального Чиппинг-Леггорна озадачены - в местной газете опубликовано объявление о том, что вечером в доме мисс Блэклок состоится убийство. Все соседи под тем или иным предлогом собрались в доме пожилой дамы. Хозяйка ничего не знала об объявлении и считала его чьей-то дурной шуткой. Но в указанное время убийство все-таки состоялось, а за ним последовали и другие преступления. Мисс Марпл, гостившая в доме местного викария и его жены, смогла разобраться в хитросплетениях плана убийцы и вывести его на чистую воду. Ей, как всегда, помогли интуиция, наблюдательность, умение замечать детали и внимательно слушать собеседников.
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RUR 741
The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn are agog with curiosity when the Gazette advertises: "A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30 p.m.". А childish practical joke? Or a spiteful hoax? Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, the locals arrive at Little Paddocks at the appointed time when, without warning, the lights go out and a gun is fired. When they come back on, a gruesome scene is revealed. An impossible crime? Only Miss Marple can unravel it.
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RUR 1322
How did a woman holding a pistol in her right hand manage to shoot herself in the left temple? What was the link between a ghost sighting and the disappearance of top secret military plans? How did the bullet that killed Sir Gervase shatter a mirror in another part of the room? And should the beautiful Valentine Chantry flee for her life from the holiday island of Rhodes and the ever more complicated love triangle she has created there? Hercule Poirot is faced with four mystifying cases -'Murder in the Mews', 'The Incredible Theft', 'Dead Man's Mirror' and Triangle at Rhodes' -each a miniature classic of characterisation, incident and suspense.
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RUR 1322
How did a woman holding a pistol in her right hand manage to shoot herself in the left temple? What was the link between a ghost sighting and the disappearance of top secret military plans? How did the bullet that killed Sir Gervase shatter a mirror in another part of the room? And should the beautiful Valentine Chantry flee for her life from the holiday island of Rhodes and the ever more complicated love triangle she has created there? Hercule Poirot is faced with four mystifying cases -'Murder in the Mews', 'The Incredible Theft', 'Dead Man's Mirror' and Triangle at Rhodes' -each a miniature classic of characterisation, incident and suspense.
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RUR 1027
Издание полностью на английском языке. Twelve tantalizing cases... the curious disappearance of Lord Listerdale; a newlywed's fear of her ex-fiance; a strange encounter on a train; a domestic murder investigation; a wild man's sudden personality change; a retired inspector's hunt for a murderess; a young woman's impersonation of a duchess; a necklace hidden in a basket of cherries; a mystery writer's arrest for murder; an astonishing marriage proposal; a soprano's hatred for a baritone; the case of the rajah's emerald. All have one thing in common: the skilful hand of Agatha Christie.
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RUR 822
A selection of mysteries, some light-hearted, some romantic, some very deadly... Twelve tantalizing cases... the curious disappearance of Lord Listerdale; a newlywed's fear of her ex-fiance; a strange encounter on a train; a domestic murder investigation; a wild man's sudden personality change; a retired inspector's hunt for a murderess; a young woman's impersonation of a duchess; a necklace hidden in a basket of cherries; a mystery writer's arrest for murder; an astonishing marriage proposal; a soprano's hatred for a baritone; the case of the rajah's emerald. All have one thing in common: the skilful hand of Agatha Christie.
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RUR 208
Убийство в "Восточном экспрессе". Книга для чтения на английском языке. Трансъевропейский экспресс оказывается в снежном плену на пути следования из Стамбула в Кале. Сильный снегопад вынуждает машиниста остановить поезд в поле. Между тем в одном из купе обнаруживают тело убитого американца. За расследование этого убийства берется необычный пассажир, знаменитый бельгийский детектив, Эркюль Пуаро. В книге представлен сокращенный и адаптированный текст уровня B1.