Stories

The Stories of Agatha Christie

Over a period of more than 50 years Agatha Christie published 66 detective novels and 163 short stories, two autobiographical works, 19 plays, some poems, Christmas stories and several non crime novels under the name of Mary Westmacott. Her books have been translated into over fifty languages and are estimated to have sold over two billion copies worldwide. Use the filter below to browse through her stories - for more information on the products (novels, games, DVDs) that are available to buy, use The Shop.

  • The Thirteen Problems HCPB

    A Christmas Tragedy Short Story

    While visiting Keston Spa Hydro, Miss Marple meets Mr and Mrs Sanders. Certain that Mr Sanders plans to kill his wife, Miss Marple does everything ...

  • A Daughter's A Daughter

    A Daughter's A Daughter Novel

    This novel wryly and sympathetically portrays a mother-daughter relationship, and questions the wisdom of sacrificial love.

  • A Daughter's A Daughter and Other Novels

    A Daughter's A Daughter and Other Novels Short Story Collection

    The mysteries of the human heart and soul are probed in this collection of novels. With astonishing attention to detail, Mary Westmacott seeks to understand ...

  • Partners in Crime HCPB

    A Fairy in the Flat Short Story

    The Beresfords’ boredom and restlessness for adventure is dissipated by Chief Carter’s call to duty at Blunt’s International Detective Agency. During their assignment they are ...

  • The Listerdale Mysteries HCPB

    A Fruitful Sunday Short Story

    Edward Palgrove has saved up to buy a small car which he and his fiancee, Dorothy Pratt, are both proud of. But neither one is prepared ...

  • Partners in Crime HCPB

    A Pot of Tea Short Story

    Ensconced in the offices of Blunt’s International Detective Agency at 118 Haleham Street, London, the Beresfords meet their first client, Lawrence St. Vincent. His secret ...

  • Absent in the Spring HC PB

    Absent In The Spring Novel

    A psychological exploration of a woman's identity crisis, which occurs during a brief period of isolation from family and friends in Mesopotamia. Given time for ...

  • Absent in the Spring and Other Novels

    Absent in the Spring and Other Novels Short Story Collection

    First published between 1930 and 1956, the six novels written by Agatha Christie under the name Mary Westmacott, regarded by some as the writer's finest ...

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