Authors:
Thomas Godfrey, John Collier, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Marjorie Bowen & Margery Allingham
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Ah, the pleasures of Christmas: the hanging of lights, the traditional feasts, the gathering of families, and... a bit of murder, conspiracy, and theft. The holiday season seems to inspire the imagination of the best mystery writers, and their talents shine here in these delightful tales of Yuletide crime. In this busiest of seasons, seize a few hours to enjoy a sleigh— or slay--full of mysterious treasures, served with the finest of flair.
• “ Death on Christmas Eve” by Stanley Ellin: A lawyer visits his reclusive clients on Christmas Eve.
• “ The Necklace of Pearls” by Dorothy L. Sayers: Traditional party games in a fine old manor house are interrupted by the disappearance of family treasures.
• “ The Case Is Altered” by Margery Allingham: In the shadows of a country estate aquiver with Christmas bustle, Mr. Albert Campion discerns activity that could be young love...or blackmail.
• “ Cambric Tea” by Marjorie Bowen: An unpleasant aristocrat swears that his wife is poisoning him— and demands the intervention of a young doctor.
• “ The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: The game is afoot! And the world's greatest consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes, is on the trail of the diamond thief who's hidden his booty in a Christmas goose.
• “ The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding” by Agatha Christie: Persuaded to enjoy the pleasures of an old-fashioned English country Christmas, Hercule Poirot soon goes on the trail of a rare and priceless ruby.
• “ Death on Air” by Ngaio Marsh: Septimus Tonks has been found dead of electrocution on Christmas morning. Chief Detective, Inspector Roderick Alleyn, must determine whether it's an accident, a suicide...or murder.
• “ Back for Christmas” by John Collier: Hermione Carpenter manages everything beautifully and has promised to bring her husband, the doctor, back to England for Christmas— but he has other plans....
Audiobook details
Narrator:
David Birney
ISBN:
9781614675150
Length:
5 hours 41 minutes
Language:
English
Publisher:
Phoenix Books, Inc.
Publication date:
January 1, 1989
Edition:
Unabridged