Murder and murderers abound in this seasonal edition� filled with some of the very best murder mysteries ever written. With flawless plotting� masterful characterisation and enough twists and turns to keep even the most talented armchair detective puzzled� these stories will enthral and entertain as the reader can only sit back and marvel as avarice� sloth� gluttony� lust� pride� envy and wrath devour their victims� and their victims� one by one...
THE ABC MURDERS
Pride is the excessive belief in one's own abilities. A murderer has the arrogance to challenge Hercule Poirot's detective prowess...
A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED
Envy is the desire for another's status and abilities. A mysterious joker is eager for Miss Blacklock's money - and her death...
EVIL UNDER THE SUN
Lust is the craving for the pleasures of the body. Actress Arlena Stuart has the reputation of a 'man-eater' - until her murder...
SPARKLING CYANIDE
Sloth is the idle avoidance of work. Money doesn't need to be earned: it can be married� won or inherited - so long as someone dies...
ENDLESS NIGHT
Avarice is the greed for material gain. Buy the perfect piece of land for your dream house - but be wary of curses and psychopaths...
AT BERTRAM'S HOTEL
Gluttony is the appetite to consume more than you need. Miss Marple wonders if a series of robberies are for money - or just the thrill...
FIVE LITTLE PIGS
Wrath is the fury when love is spurned. A woman is convicted of poisoning her adulterous husband - but there are five other suspects...
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