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Čtyři lidé: tajemník, neteř, zahradník a stará hospodyně. Čtyři podezřelí, a jeden krutý zločin, který zůstal nepotrestán. Břemeno neodbytného podezření s sebou životem vleče každý z nich. Podaří se slečně Marplové po letech případ rozlousknout a usvědčit vraha?

Den charmerande och excentriska Lucy Angkatell har bjudit in flera släktingar till huset Gropen ute på landsbygden, bland gästerna finns skulptören Henrietta, dr John Christow och hans fru Gerda. I ett av grannhusen bor detektiven Hercule Poirot. En dag blir Poirot bjuden till Gropen på lunch, men när han anländer möts han av en ytterst bisarr scen. Gerda står paralyserad vid sin döende mans kropp vid bassängkanten, med en revolver i handen.

Den unga nygifta Gwenda Reed blev förälskad i villan i badortsidyllen vid första ögonkastet. Men var det inte något som kändes bekant? När hon stiger in i villan för första gången får hon en förnimmelse om att en död kvinna ligger på golvet. Och det verkar vara hennes styvmor... Det visar sig snart att Gwenda bott i huset i treårsåldern och nu vänder hon sig till Miss Marple för att få klarhet i vad som hänt. Marples efterforskningar leder till tre män som alla tjänat på att röja styvmodern ur vägen. Ett fruktansvärt brott vars sanning är på väg att uppdagas.

In spiritistischen Sitzungen werden lästige Ehefrauen oder der unbeliebte Erbonkel ins Jenseits befördert. Dem Anschein nach sterben alle eines natürlichen Todes. Nur einmal geht etwas schief und da tritt Scotland Yard auf den Plan. Ariadne Oliver, die berühmte Kriminalschriftstellerin, ist in ihrem Element: Gemeinsam mit dem Historiker Mark Easterbrook ermittelt sie auf eigene Faust und kann der Polizei tatkräftig unterstützen.

Der tote Ehemann spricht mit der Witwe über das Radio, dass er sie heute zu sich holt. Und auch so manch anderer ruheloser Geist spricht mit den Hinterbliebene, die sich aber als sehr naiv heraustellen. Dass ein Mörder das falsche Opfer umbringt, passiert zum Glück nicht oft.

Fast ein Jahr liegt es zurück, dass Rosemary Barton auf ihrer eigenen Geburtstagsfeier an Gift starb. Damals war man sicher: Selbstmord. Jetzt versammeln sich ihre Freunde erneut und diesmal hätte es eine gelungene Geburtstagsfeier werden können. Doch nach und nach tauchen Zweifel an Rosemarys Selbstmord auf, und das Misstrauen wächst - bis schließlich ein zweiter Mord geschieht.

In die FALLE GETAPPT! Ein Mörder unter den Gästen! Molly und Giles Davis, Besitzer einer gerade eröffneten Pension, beherbergen einen eiskalten Verbrecher, der einen Gast nach dem anderen ermordet. Als ein Schneesturm die Pension von der Außenwelt abschneidet, beginnt ein Katz- und Mausspiel.

In Agatha Christie’s short story, “The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman,” Poirot and Hastings investigate the suspicious death of Count Foscatini in his apartment in Regent’s Court. Found dead at the dinner table, with three empty dinner plates, suspicion is immediately place on his two dinner guests. But is there more to the story? This short story originally appeared in the October 24, 1923 issue of The Sketch magazine.

In Agatha Christie’s short story, “The Adventure of "The Western Star,” Poirot investigates the case of a missing diamond, “The Star of the East”, belonging to Lady Yardly. But what is the connection between it and a similar diamond owned by the famous American film actress Mary Marvell? And why does a Chinese man want it returned? This short story originally appeared in the April 11, 1923 issue of The Sketch magazine.

In Agatha Christie’s short story, “The Veiled Lady,” Poirot’s investigation of a jewelry heist intersects with a case of blackmail brought to him by a heavily veiled lady. The woman wants to retrieve an embarrassing letter from an extortionist, but is she telling the whole truth? This short story originally appeared in the October 3, 1923 issue of The Sketch magazine.

In Agatha Christie’s short story, “The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge,” Poirot and Hastings are enlisted by a Mr. Roger Havering to help investigate the murder of his aristocrat uncle at his hunting lodge. Hastings discusses the murder with the housekeeper on the scene, but Poirot quickly deduces that her story doesn’t add up. This short story appeared in the May 16, 1923 issue of The Sketch magazine.

In Agatha Christie’s “The Affair at the Victory Ball,” Poirot is enlisted by Chief Inspector Japp to assist in the investigation of a murder at a costumed Ball. Six attendees form a circle of suspicion when a young aristocrat and his fiancée are found dead. Poirot then makes an interesting discovery about the costumes worn by the six friends. This short story originally appeared in the March 7, 1923 issue of The Sketch magazine.

In Agatha Christie’s short story, “The Case of the Missing Will,” Poirot must help clever student Violet Marsh meet the terms of an unusual will by her Uncle Andrew. She must live in his house for a month and “prove her wits” if she is ever to receive his fortune. But is there another will? This short story originally appeared in the October 31, 1923 issue of The Sketch magazine.

In Agatha Christie’s short story, “The Kidnapped Prime Minister,” Poirot investigates the mysterious disappearance of the British Prime Minister during wartime. Apparently carjacked on the way to a peace conference, Poirot must overcome subterfuge and misdirection to solve the mystery. This short story originally appeared in the April 25, 1923 issue of The Sketch magazine.

In Agatha Christie’s short story, “The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor,” Poirot investigates the case of a middle-aged man who died under suspicious circumstances just weeks after insuring his life for 50,000 pounds. Could the man, who was in financial straits, have killed himself to benefit his beautiful young wife? This short story originally appeared in the April 18, 1923 issue of The Sketch magazine.

In Agatha Christie’s short story, “The Plymouth Express,” a rich young American woman is found murdered on the train from Bristol to Plymouth and her valuable jewelry missing. Poirot’s suspects include her indebted gambler husband, her french adventurer lover, and her maid. But where is the murder weapon? This short story originally appeared in the April 4, 1923 issue of The Sketch magazine.

In Agatha Christie’s “The King of Clubs,” Poirot investigates the possible double murder of a famous dancer and theater impresario. Could the words of a fortune teller and a playing card provide a solution to the mystery? This short story originally appeared in the March 21, 1923 issue of The Sketch magazine.

In Agatha Christie’s short story, “The Double Clue,” Poirot investigates the robbery of a collection of medieval jewelry from the safe of a dealer. Since the theft occurred during a dinner party, the suspects could be any of the guests. But which one? This short story originally appeared in the December 5, 1923 issue of The Sketch magazine.

In Agatha Christie’s short story, “The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim,” to win a bet with Inspector Japp, Poirot solves the mysterious robbery and disappearance of a banker from his home, all without leaving his seat. Is the culprit the businessman Mr. Davenheim was supposed to meet? Or is the situation more complicated? This short story originally appeared in the March 28, 1923 issue of The Sketch magazine.

Men förutom det var det en hel del som var underligt med fallet. Det hade försvunnit en massa föremål från hemmet: en ryggsäck, en kokbok, en diamantring, ett stetoskop, en puderdosa, ett par byxor, en sko, några glödlampor och en burk borsyrepulver.