| | The Regatta Mystery |  | Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 2549714
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 206
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 6 x 0.8
ISBN: 0396088058
EAN: 9780396088059
ASIN: 0396088058
Publication Date: April 1, 1986
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This collection of short stories from the undisputed Queen of Crime, perfectly illustrating the incredible breadth of the author's talent; from sinister murder mysteries to light-hearted romances. All great crime writers have their favourite creations. Similarly, every great sleuth has his, or her, own preferred method of deduction. Take the charming Parker Pyne, who relies upon an intuitive knowledge of human nature to solve the Problem at Pollensa Bay. Or Mr Satterthwaite, who seeks inspiration through his collaboration with the enigmatic Mr Quin in The Harlequin Tea Set mystery. Then, of course, there's Poirot, whose measured analysis of motive and opportunity is tested to the full in Yellow Iris, when he receives an anonymous call about a matter of life and death.
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 Short stories that are solid and scintillating September 17, 2008
This is a book for those fans of Agatha Christie and her cast of detectives, Pyne, Poirot and Marple. Since another reviewer of this book has written an excellent and thorough review of each of the nine short stories in this book, I will simply state that I found the short stories, which were originally published between 1932 and 1939, to be truly entertaining. Every reader will find the type that they prefer, but there is really something here for all of those who like a short and intense read. I have come to appreciate the form of the short story due to the necessary requirement to convey so much in succinct and descriptive ways. Dame Agatha was extraordinarily adept in this literary form. Pick it up, set it down, pick it up, again. Short and sweet...gotta love it.
A Satisfying Collection January 18, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
THE REGATTA MYSTERY is a thoroughly satisfying collection of short stories by Agatha Christie, featuring her famous detectives M. Hercule Poirot, Miss Jane Marple, and Mr. Parker Pyne. The solutions range from the intricate ("The Regatta Mystery," "The Dream") to the deceptively simple ("Problem at Sea," "Miss Marple Tells a Story") and the psychological ("Problem at Pollensa Bay"). "In a Glass Darkly" is another psychological tale unusual for being recounted, like "Miss Marple Tells a Story," in an engaging first-person narrative style. In short, each story in this collection is a winner.
9 Delightful Stories December 24, 2004
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Hercule Poirot, Mr. Parker Pyle, and Miss Marple all take turns deftly solving mystery after mystery in this collection of nine short stories. The title story is the best of the bunch - where some thieves dare to steal a gem right under the nose of Parker Pyle, after telling him they were gong to do it! And they almost get away with it... A very clever story from the Mistress of Mystery...and the other 8 are almost as wonderful. I bought this for 90 cents the other day and I couldn't have been happier. I suggest having some wine and reading a few short stories - you will be glad you did.
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 Enjoyed the mix. September 9, 2004
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
While I prefer Agatha Christie's longer works, it's sometimes nice just have a sampling. My favorite of the short stories are the ones with Parker Pyne who in one story reluctantly admits that his first name is Christopher. Pyne is the opposite of fastidious and sometimes pompus M. Poirot or the ever congenial Miss Marple. No, he's in his line of work for the money and makes no appoligies for it.
Short Stories. January 7, 2004
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
A must for Agatha Christi fans. Short stories featuring Hercule Poirot, Mr Parker Pyne and (my favorite) Miss Marple. Titles:
The Regatta Mystery, The Mystery of the Bagdad Chest, How Does Your Garden Grow?, Problem at Pollensa Bay, Yellow Iris, Miss Marple Tells a Story, The Dream, In a Glass Darkly, Problem at Sea.
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