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A rare book that actually delivers what the description promises. Left me thinking about it the next day.
Grace Okafor · 7/25/2026
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Fiction & Sci-Fi
While the Light Lasts
by Agatha Christie
4.7 · 3 reviews · 1 copies sold
Ebook specifications
- Pages
- —
- Reading time
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- File size
- 0.3 MB
- Published
- 1/1/1997
- ISBN
- 9780062007261
- Formats
- EPUB
Book synopsis
While the Light Lasts is a curated collection of nine short stories, featuring both classic detective puzzles and early experimental works from the Queen of Crime. The volume highlights two rare cases for Hercule Poirot alongside haunting psychological thrillers and romantic mysteries that reveal a different side of the author's genius. From the unique treasure hunt of Manx Gold to the supernatural undertones of the title story, this anthology captures the full breadth of Christie's storytelling mastery.
What you'll take away
- Rediscover rare Hercule Poirot mysteries in their original novella forms.
- Explore the author's early forays into romantic and supernatural fiction.
- Experience the unique structure of Manx Gold, a story once famous for its innovative format.
- Delve into tense psychological dramas like The Edge and The Actress.
- Gain insight into Christie's career through background notes by Tony Medawar.
#mystery
#short stories
#hercule poirot
#classic fiction
#psychological thriller
About the author
Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie (1890–1976) is the best-selling novelist of all time, famous for creating iconic detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple. Over a career spanning half a century, she wrote 66 novels, 150 short stories, and several plays, establishing herself as the undisputed Queen of Crime.
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Really enjoyed this
I read it twice, which I almost never do. Left me thinking about it the next day.
Chris Rossi · 5/26/2026
My favorite find this month
Gets to the point without padding. Worth far more than what I paid.
Priya Novak · 1/31/2026
