The Listerdale Mystery by Agatha Christie

The Listerdale Mystery is a collection of short stories written by the renowned British crime novelist Agatha Christie, first published in 1934. The book contains twelve stories, all of which center around the theme of mystery and suspense.

The stories in The Listerdale Mystery feature a diverse range of characters, including a young couple who stumble upon a mysterious house, a wealthy widow who investigates her late husband’s affairs, and a governess who must solve a murder to clear her own name. Each story is self-contained and features a unique plot, with unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end.

One of the most famous stories in the collection is “The Girl in the Train,” which follows a woman who witnesses a murder on her daily commute. The story is notable for its use of a first-person narrator, which is unusual for Christie’s work, and its surprising conclusion.

Other stories in the collection include “Philomel Cottage,” about a woman who marries a man with a dark past, and “The Manhood of Edward Robinson,” about a timid bank clerk who becomes embroiled in a crime.

Overall, The Listerdale Mystery is a classic collection of short stories that showcases Agatha Christie’s masterful storytelling and her ability to create compelling mysteries that keep readers engaged and guessing until the very end.