Instant New York Times best seller!"Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction." (Tana French, New York Times best-selling author of the Dublin Murder Squad novels) An all-new collection of winter-themed stories from the Queen of Mystery, just in time for the holidays - including the original version of "Christmas Adventure", never before released in the United States! There's a chill in the air, and the days are growing shorter.... It's the perfect time to curl up in front of a crackling fire with these wintry whodunits from the legendary Agatha Christie. But beware of deadly snowdrifts and dangerous gifts, poisoned meals and mysterious guests. This chilling compendium of short stories - some featuring beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple - is an essential omnibus for Christie fans and the perfect holiday gift for mystery lovers. "Agatha Christie [is] the maestro of murder tales." (People)