Book description
If you've ever wanted to travel the world with a detective who never misses a clue, this Barnes & Noble Collectible Edition is your ticket. In "Murder on the Orient Express and Other Hercule Poirot Mysteries" Agatha Christie's legendary Belgian sleuth returns in three of her most celebrated cases-each one a masterclass in misdirection and human psychology.
First up, the snow-bound train becomes a closed circle of suspects. Every passenger has something to hide, and Poirot's razor-sharp logic turns the locomotive into a living puzzle board. Readers will feel the chill on their skin as they try to anticipate which motive is the real driver behind Samuel Ratchett's brutal death.
Next comes "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd," often hailed as a turning point in crime fiction. Christie subverts expectations by making the narrator unreliable, forcing us to question every piece of evidence we're given. Poirot's calm counterbalance keeps readers grounded while he untangles a web of lies that would stump even the most seasoned sleuth.
Finally, "Curtain: Poirot's Last Case" offers a bittersweet farewell. At Great Styles, Poirot faces a man who has already killed five times-an ominous reminder that evil can be relentless. The tension builds to an elegant climax where Poirot's meticulous attention to detail saves the day one last time.
Beyond the gripping stories, this edition shines in its craftsmanship. The bonded-leather binding with gilt edging and a ribbon bookmark turns each volume into a statement piece for any bookshelf. It's not just reading material; it's a collectible that invites you to revisit Christie's genius again and again.
For anyone who loves mystery or simply appreciates literary artistry, this set delivers hours of pleasure-making it an indispensable addition to every home library.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience