Agatha Christie once again demonstrates her mastery of the short form mystery with Parker Pyne Investigates—short stories of crime and detection featuring Parker Pyne, certainly one of the most unconventional private investigators ever to pursue a hot lead. Mrs. Packington felt alone, helpless and utterly forlorn. But her life changed when she stumbled upon an advertisement in the Times that read: "Are you happy? If not, consult Mr. Parker Pyne." Equally adept at putting together the fragments of a murder mystery or the pieces of a broken marriage, Mr. Parker Pyne is possibly the world's most unconventional private investigator. Armed with just his intuitive knowledge of human nature, he is an Englishman abroad, traveling the globe to solve and undo crime and misdemeanor.
The personal ad posed a simple question: Are you happy? If not, consult Mr. Parker Pyne. The answer is a resounding no for a jealous wife who suspects her husband of infidelity...for a lonely widow driven to assume a new identity...for a distraught mother whose son has been kidnapped...and for the finance of a strangely reclusive bride-to-be. But what sort of detective would solicit in the personals? The sort who has a knack for investigating affairs of the heart. For therein lie the darkest motives for murder. And they are proving most lucrative for the hopelessly romantic--an highly suspicious--inspector Parker Pyne.
Mr. Parker Pyne is having trouble trying to get to Beirut, what with his rusty linguistic skills and the less-than-comfortable travelling arrangements. But, with the help of a German pilot, Herr Schlagel, he is soon able to get his bearings. Herr Schlagel confesses that his thoughts are dominated by the mysterious and sudden death of one of his last passengers, who was in the company of Lady Esther from the House of Shiraz. Taking the initiative, Pyne writes to Lady Esther offering his services. When he arrives at the House of Shiraz, he waits to see what the infamously mad Lady Esther has to say for herself, and the story begins to unravel….
Just as boredom is setting in on his long trip by motor coach across the desert to Baghdad, Mr. Parker Pyne reads about the case of the missing Mr. Long, the famous defaulting financier who, as the papers would have it, is in South America. Another member of his party, Captain Smethurst, tells Pyne that he is worried about something. But before he can tell Pyne what it is, he is found dead, with no visible wound. Pyne must piece together what happened from various clues, including scraps of conversation overheard back in Damascus.
Previously published in the print anthology Parker Pine Investigates. Plans for England’s new submarine have been stolen from the aspiring Prime Minister. Hercule Poirot is summoned to crack the case, but none of the witnesses’ accounts are the same …
Maria Packington suspects her husband of having an affair. In an attempt to revitalise her marriage, she responds to an ad from Mr. Parker Pyne – who promises to provide solutions to unhappiness. Maria's life soon undergoes a rapid transformation…
Previously published in the print anthology Parker Pine Investigates. Daphne St. John enlists Parker Pyne’s aid. She must return a valuable diamond she stole to pay off gambling debts. Now, repenting her rash act, Daphne needs help to return the diamond without its owner being any the wiser.
Previously published in the print anthology Parker Pine Investigates. A party of tourists is traveling from Amman to a camp in Petra. The group includes an American magnate and his daughter Carol. When Carol loses one of her earrings, Jim Hurst, an ex-convict, becomes a prime suspect. But is he really guilty, and can Parker Pyne shed light on the theft?
Previously published in the print anthology Parker Pine Investigates. Parker Pyne is traveling incognito under the name of Mr. Thompson. In Delphi, he learns that someone calling himself Parker Pyne is being consulted by Mrs. Peters, who refers to him as "the good gentleman." But who is this imposter, and what does he want with Mrs. Peters?
When civilian life proves too dull for Major Wilbrahams, he contacts Parker Pyne to escape his boredom. Pyne's assistant arranges a chance meeting with the beautiful Freda Clegg and the two join forces, but on leaving for Africa they encounter more than they had bargained for.
Previously published in the print anthology Parker Pine Investigates. Mrs. Abner Rymer needs help from Parker Pyne. She may be a rich widow, but she’s been shunned by her friends and is very lonely. After Pyne takes her to see Dr. Constantine, an Oriental sage, Mrs. Rymer passes out and awakens with a totally different identity!
Etes-vous heureux ? Dans le cas contraire, consultez M. Parker Pyne, 17 Richmond Street. " Cette annonce parue dans le Times attire bien des clients, un peu incrédules mais sans aucun doute malheureux. Aux quatre coins du monde, à Delphes, Chiraz ou Londres, Parker Pyne, professeur de bonheur, s'engage à vous faire retrouver l'amour et la joie de vivre. Evidemment, ses tarifs peuvent parfois paraître un peu élevés, mais qui ne risque rien n'a rien, et vous pouvez être sûr que Parker Pyne mettra en œuvre tous les moyens nécessaires, y compris les mises en scène les plus abracadabrantes... Douze nouvelles insolites d'Agathe Christie, où l'ingéniosité le dispute à l'humour.
Previously published in the print anthology Parker Pine Investigates. Reginald Wade goes to Parker Pyne when he learns that his wife has decided to leave him for another man. Reggie’s only hope is that his wife has declared a six-month grace period. If she still feels the same at the end, she wants a divorce. Pyne decides that dark, glamorous Madeline de Sara is just what Reggie needs to console him—but will Mrs. Wade think this is such a good idea?
Previously published in the print anthology The Regatta Mystery and Other Stories. Diamond merchant Isaac Pointz and his guests come ashore at Dartmouth to enjoy the fair after the yacht races. Over dinner, young Eve Leathern bets she can make Pointz's famous diamond, the Morning Star, disappear right at the table. When the girl does exactly that, she discovers she has made the priceless gem disappear more completely than she had intended. Fortunately, Parker Pyne is able to get to the bottom of what really happened to the Morning Star.
A brand new omnibus that features the complete adventures of Agatha Christie's loveable 'heart specialist' Mr Parker Pyne. 'Are you happy? If not, consult Mr Parker Pyne, 17 Richmond Street. ' The above advert has appeared on countless occasions in the the personal column of The Times, courtesy of the hero of Agatha Christie's numerous, romantically-inclined mysteries. Plump and bald, Christopher Pyne (although he is always referred to as J Parker Pyne) is a retired civil servant. Having worked as a government employee for 35 years, during which time he tirelessly compiled statistics, Pyne decides to set himself up as a 'heart specialist'. Renting a London office and hiring the ferociously efficient Miss Felicity Lemon (who would go on to work for Mr Hercule Poirot ), Pyne sets about solving marital and romantic problems with the help of some extraordinary role-playing... For the first time, this volume sees all of Parker Pyne's adventures, both at home and abroad, bound together in the stunning new Christie livery.
An Agatha Christie short story from the collection The Regatta Mystery and Other Stories. Parker Pyne is on holiday at the Hotel Pino D’Oro on the island of Mallorca. Unfortunately also staying at the hotel are two fellow British guests, Mrs. Adela Chester and her dutiful young son, Basil. When Mrs. Chester discovers that Pyne is a “wizard” at solving human problems, she calls on him to save Basil from a most unsuitable marriage.
A wedding leads to Murder in PI Hannah and Dog Detective Mazie's latest adventure. Colin Troughton isn't excited to visit his family for the upcoming wedding of his cousin. However, his girlfriend PI Hannah offers to come along with her whip smart beagle Mazie to help smooth any feathers that may get ruffled. They never counted on the nuptials ending in Murder. Megan Troughton and Evan Redfield appear to be a perfect couple, but much lies beneath the surface. Not all of the parties involved in making this wedding happen are as happy as they seem. What will happen when one person from the bridal party becomes a victim and another a suspect? Find out if Hannah and Mazie can solve the case before the wrong person goes to jail for murder in Authors Rosie Sams and Agatha Parker's new cozy mystery.
Wedding Bells are ringing in Blairstown, Vermont. It's time for our favorite PI to marry the man of her dreams but first, she must solve one last murder! PI Hannah and her dog detective Mazie are back on the case when someone ends up dead at Hannah and Colin's rehearsal dinner. The farm seems to be the perfect place for their wedding. Animal-friendly, with beautiful scenery and an amazing view over the lake. Hannah notices a touch of tension between the staff but puts it behind her, she will have this wedding. Proceedings are brought to a halt when a body is found during their wedding rehearsal. Now Hannah and super sniffing beagle, Mazie must find the killer in a paddock full of suspects! Could the culprit be the attractive neighbor, a faithful employee, or someone else seeking revenge? Find out in the final Dog Detectives - The Beagle Mysteries book from Bestselling Cozy Mystery Authors Rosie Sams and Agatha Parker.
Previously published in the print anthology Parker Pine Investigates. Elsie Jeffries, married for eighteen months to successful businessman Edward Jeffries, meets Parker Pyne by chance on the Simplon-Orient Express. She has seen Pyne’s advertisements and feels he may be able to help her. She tells Pyne she has seen a fragment of a letter left on Edward’s blotting pad, which points to some sort of plot against her, to be carried out while she is on the train to Stamboul ...
Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, and Christie’s wildly unconventional investigator, Parker Pyne, all make appearances in The Regatta Mystery and Other Stories—a riveting collection of short stories featuring a host of murderous crimes of passion, pleasure, and profit. There's a body in a trunk; a dead girl's reflection is caught in a mirror; and one corpse is back from the grave, while another is envisioned in the recurring nightmare of a terrified eccentric. What's behind such ghastly misdeeds? Try money, revenge, passion, and pleasure. With multiple motives, multiple victims, and multiple suspects, it's going to take a multitude of talent to solve these clever crimes. In this inviting collection, Agatha Christie enlists the services of her finest—Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, and Parker Pyne—and puts them each to the test in the most challenging cases of their careers.
A murderer has struck in Blairstown. This time the case hits close to home for P.I. Hannah and her Beagle Detective Mazie. P.I. Hannah Barry and her beagle Mazie are excited when her cousin and Mazie's former handler Niles comes to town for a visit. Unfortunately, their reunion is cut short when Niles announces his engagement. Hannah is deeply suspicious of Niles's fiancée after discovering they've only known each other a month. For the sake of her cousin, she agrees to give the woman a chance but barely gets the opportunity when she stumbles upon a dead body and Niles is under suspicion. Hannah and Mazie must find the killer before her cousin is convicted of a crime he didn't commit. Is it possible Hannah and her trusty beagle have bitten off more than they can chew? Find out who survives in Retrieving the Clue, a sweet and fun cozy mystery with the cutest Beagle to ever sniff out a killer.
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