Some of Agatha Christie?s earliest stories ? including her very first ? which show the Queen of Crime in the making?
A macabre recurring dream ? revenge against a blackmailer ? jealousy, infidelity and a tortured conscience ? a stolen gemstone ? the haunting attraction of an ancient relic ? a race against time ? a tragic love triangle ? a body in a box ? an unexpected visitor from beyond the grave?
Nine quintessential examples of Agatha Christie’s brilliance are contained in this new collection of early short stories – including the very first one she ever wrote – and provide a unique glimpse of the Queen of Crime in the making.