Smart and well paced
I read it twice, which I almost never do. No typos that I noticed, which is rare at this price.
Sarah Mbeki · 3/21/2026
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The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
by Agatha Christie
4.5 · 2 reviews · 3 copies sold
Ebook specifications
- Pages
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- Reading time
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- File size
- 0.8 MB
- Published
- 11/23/2011
- ISBN
- 9780061738562
- Formats
- EPUB
Book synopsis
Renowned detective Hercule Poirot is lured away from his warm London flat to investigate a high-stakes theft at Kings Lacey, a historic manor house. A reckless young prince has lost a priceless historical ruby to a mysterious woman, creating a diplomatic crisis of the utmost delicacy. Amidst the traditions of a grand English Christmas, Poirot must navigate family tensions and an unwelcome infatuation to recover the gem before scandal erupts.
What you'll take away
- Follow Hercule Poirot as he tackles a case involving international diplomacy and stolen jewels.
- Experience the charm and atmosphere of a traditional, 'gargantuan' English Christmas celebration.
- Observe the clever psychological tactics used by Mrs. Lacey to manage her granddaughter's rebellious streak.
- Enjoy a classic locked-in mystery setting featuring a fourteenth-century manor house.
- See how Poirot balances his love for modern comfort with the rigors of a cold country winter.
#mystery
#hercule poirot
#christmas
#crime fiction
#british literature
#short stories
About the author
Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. Her books have sold over a billion copies in English and another billion in over 100 foreign languages.
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Well structured and easy to follow. Left me thinking about it the next day.
Luis Novak · 2/8/2026
