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Agatha Christie

Problem at Pollensa Bay and Other Stories

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"Problem at Pollensa Bay and Other Stories" is a collection of short stories by the renowned mystery writer Agatha Christie. The book, first published in 1991, brings together twelve short stories that showcase Christie's exceptional talent for crafting intricate puzzles and her uncanny ability to misdirect and surprise her readers. The title story, "The Problem at Pollensa Bay," features the beloved detective Hercule Poirot, who becomes embroiled in a complex case while on vacation in Spain. The other stories in the collection feature a variety of Christie's most famous detectives, including Miss Marple, Parker Pyne, and Superintendent Battle. In "The Companion," a young woman is convinced that her employer's death was not an accident, and she enlists the help of Parker Pyne to uncover the truth. "The Girl in the Train" tells the story of a man who meets a mysterious woman on a train and becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. And in "In a Glass Darkly," Miss Marple uses her keen observational skills to solve a crime that has left the local police baffled. Christie's short stories are often overlooked in favor of her longer works, but "Problem at Pollensa Bay and Other Stories" demonstrates that she was just as skilled at crafting short-form mysteries as she was at writing full-length novels. The stories in this collection are by turns clever, suspenseful, and surprising, and they offer readers a tantalizing glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest mystery writers of all time. Overall, "Problem at Pollensa Bay and Other Stories" is a must-read for any fan of Agatha Christie or of classic mystery fiction. Its intricate puzzles, memorable characters, and masterful plotting make it a worthy addition to any bookshelf...

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