While the Light Lasts
A macabre recurring dream…
Revenge against a blackmailer…
Jealousy, infidelity and a tortured conscience…
A stolen gemstone…
The haunting attraction of an ancient relic…
A race against time…
A tragic love triangle…
A body in a box…
An unexpected visitor from beyond the grave…
Nine quintessential examples of Agatha Christie's brilliance are contained in this collection of early short stories - including the very first one she ever wrote - and provide a unique glimpse of the Queen of Crime in the making.
Contents (chronologically in first published order):
1. The Actress (May 1923)
2. Poirot: Christmas Adventure (December 1923)
3. While the Light Lasts (April 1924)
4. Within a Wall (October 1925)
5. The House of Dreams (January 1926)
6. The Lonely God (July 1926)
7. The Edge (February 1927)
8. Manx Gold (May 1930)
9. Poirot: The Mystery of the Baghdad Chest (January 1932)
| Author | Agatha Christie |
|---|---|
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Place | London |
| Year | 2014 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Dustjacket Condition | Very Good |
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