Capital Christie

Murder, mystery and majesty combine in this new Special Edition hardback of the Queen of Crime's very best short stories set in London.Agatha Christie is recognized throughout the world as the writer of remarkable country house mysteries and ingenious murders set in faraway countries. Yet many of her books and stories were set in the city she new best and for many years called home: London.From Poirot's flat in Whitehaven Mansions to Scotland Yard, the Old Bailey to Harley Street, Lyons Tea Rooms to the Savoy, Paddington Station to the London Underground, Agatha Christie knew and loved London, and mined it for its rich seam of storytelling opportunities.100 years after the first publication of 'Traitor Hands', the short story that became 'Witness for the Prosecution', this collection includes this original thriller, along with eleven other London mysteries featuring all the Christie faithfuls: Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Tommy and Tuppence, Harley Quin, Parker Pyne and Ariadne Oliver.Join Christie’s iconic characters on their adventures around London:The Affair at the Victory BallThe Tuesday Night ClubThe Case of the Discontented SoldierThe Adventure of the Clapham CookTraitor HandsA Fairy in the FlatThe Kidnapped Prime MinisterThe Listerdale MysteryThe Case of the CaretakerThe Lonely GodThe Sign in the SkyThe Adventure of the Cheap Flat