Step into the glittering world of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction with this definitive collection of thirty novels and stories by the legendary Queens of Crime — Agatha Christie, Margery Allingham, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Ngaio Marsh. From the brilliant deductions of Hercule Poirot, to the wit and charm of Lord Peter Wimsey, the daring adventures of Albert Campion, and the keen investigative mind of Inspector Roderick Alleyn, this anthology brings together the finest detectives of the twentieth century. Each story immerses the reader in an intricate web of puzzles, motives, and unexpected revelations. Christie's ingenious plots, Sayers's psychological depth, Allingham's flair for suspense, and Marsh's elegant style represent the very heart of classic mystery writing. Whether unraveling a locked-room puzzle, exposing hidden passions, or confronting the darkest corners of human ambition, these tales showcase the full range of crime fiction's artistry. Contents: Hercule Poirot

The Mysterious Affair at Styles

The Murder on the Links

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

The Big Four

The Mystery of the Blue Train Albert Campion Novels

The Crime at Black Dudley

The White Cottage Mystery Stories

The Widow

The Name on the Wrapper

The Hat Trick

The Question Mark

The Old Man in the Window

The White Elephant

The Frenchman's Gloves

The Longer View

Safe as Houses

The Definite Article

The Meaning of the Act

A Matter of Form

The Danger Point Lord Peter Wimsey

Whose Body?

Clouds of Witness

Unnatural Death

The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club

Lord Peter Views the Body Inspector Roderick Alleyn

A Man Lay Dead

Enter a Murderer

The Nursing Home Murder

Death in Ecstasy

Vintage Murder

Overture to Death

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