A facsimile first edition hardback of the Miss Marple books, published to mark the 75th anniversary of her first appearance & to celebrate her new-found success on television. When The Murder at the Vicarage was published in October 1930, little did the literary world realise that Agatha Christie, already famous for her early Poirot titles, was introducing a character who would become the best-loved female sleuth of all time. The 14 Marple books would appear at intervals over the next 49 years, with Miss Marple's Final Cases published in 1979, three years after Agatha's death. To mark the 75th anniversary of Miss Marple's first appearance, & to celebrate her renewed fortunes as a primetime television star, this collection of facsimile first editions will be the perfect way to enjoy these books in their original form
- 12 novels & two short story collections. Reproducing the original typesetting & formats from the first editions from the Christie family's own archive copies, these books sport the original covers which have been painstakingly restored from the best available copies, reflecting five decades of iconic cover design.
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Agatha Christie’s most ingenious murder mystery, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation

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Discover the Detective Society & its daring murder mysteries! At Deepdean School for Girls, Daisy Wells & Hazel Wong have set up their detective agency. But they are struggling to find any real crimes to investigate. Included in this Collection: •†First Class Murder •†Arsenic For Tea • Murder Most Unladylike Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780241683545 •†Author:   Robin Stevens •†Publisher:   Penguin •†Format:   Box Set ...

Dr Nell Ward is an ecologist, not a detective. But when she's the prime suspect in a murder, only her unique set of skills could help to clear her name... In the sleepy village of Cookingdean, Dr Nell Ward is busy working in the grounds of a local manor house. Whilst inspecting an old tunnel, she did not expect to overhear a murder. As the only person with any clues as to what happened, Nell soon finds herself in the middle of the investigation. Desperate to clear her name Nell, along with her colleague Adam, set out solving the murder using their skills as ecologists to uncover details no one else would notice. But it soon becomes clear that playing Agatha Christie is much harder than it might, at first appear...    Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781471415333 •†Author: Sarah Yarwood-Lovett •†Publisher:†  Bonnier Publishing •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 272 •†Dimensions:† 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.6 cm ...

This dramatisation set in the early 1960s, see George Smiley investigating a murder in a public school. Out of loyalty to an old friend, he looks at the mysterious case of the wife of one of the school masters found bludgeoned to death. However his investigation raises a multitude of questions but to discover the truth, Smiley must lift the lid on a world of dangerous hatreds & hidden passion... ...

An easy-to-use identification guide to 280 different species of mushroom & toadstool most commonly found in Britain, Ireland & other parts of Northern Europe. The authoritative text describes key identification features with tips on how to identify poisonous species, each illustrated with colour pictures. There is also a helpful section on mushroom hunting, & finding the ones that are good to eat. This book has 160 pages & is 18cm x 12.7cm x 1cm ...

A peaceful demonstration in the normally quiet town of Eastvale ended with fifty arrests -- & the brutal stabbing death of a young constable. But Chief Inspector Alan Banks fears there is worse violence in the offing. For CID Superintendent Richard " Dirty Dick" Burgess has arrived from London to take charge of the investigation, fueled by professional outrage & volatile, long-simmering hatreds. Almost immediately, Burgess descends with vengeful fury upon the members of a sixties-style commune -- while Banks sifts through the rich Yorkshire soil around him, turning over the earthy, unsettling secrets of seemingly placid local lives. Crossing " Dirty Dick" could cost the Chief Inspector his career. But the killing of a flawed Eastvale policeman is not the only murder that needs to be solved here. & if Banks doesn't unmask the true assassin, his superior's misguided obsession might well result in further bloodshed. ...

Kipper helps his friend get ready for the arrival of a new sibling in this entertaining & sensitively written story. These new editions of the best-loved First Experiences with Biff, Chip & Kipper books are packed with facts & humour to familiarise children with what to expect from a first experience. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780192785381 • Author: Roderick Hunt • Publisher: Oxford University Press • Format: Paperback • Dimensions: 24.5 x 24.5 x 0.2cm ...

As the Second World War ends, Sophie Daniels quits the WAAF with nowhere to go.

She wanders around the country searching

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Books Historical Fiction Books In the darkness of the Great War, can she create a brighter future? Martha Owen has not had an easy start in life. Her abusive father dominates the family & she has lost her only friend after a painful falling-out. Her father’s reliance on the bottle, & his increasingly violent temper, bring turmoil for Martha, her mother & her three siblings & with World War One causing more strain on the home front, her prospects look bleak. With no money or qualifications to speak of, starting a job at the Potteries feels like a lifeline, but Martha finds herself wanting more than the production line job she works on. Her one talent is her artistic flair, but will this be enough to help her rise the ranks at Paradise Pottery & make a future for herself? & can she ever escape her father’s dark shadow over her?   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781804360408 •†Author: Lynn Johnson  •†Publisher:†  Canelo Hera •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 352 •†Dimensions:† 12.9 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm ...