73 Novels by Agatha Christie with summaries

1
The Mysterious Affair at Styles
In Agatha Christie’s first detective novel, Hercule Poirot investigates a poisoning murder in a country estate during World War I.
2
The Secret Adversary
In Agatha Christie’s second detective novel, "The Secret Adversary," the protagonists are Tommy and Tuppence.

These two fictional detectives are featured in 3 of Agatha Christie’s other novels: "N or M?", "By the Pricking of My Thumbs," and "Postern of Fate."
3
The Murder on the Links
Poirot is called to the French coast where a murder on a golf course leads him into a maze of family secrets and unexpected identities.
4
The Man in the Brown Suit
A spirited young woman embarks on an international adventure after witnessing a mysterious accident, unraveling a plot full of danger and hidden identities.
5
The Secret of Chimneys
A stately home becomes the setting for political scandals, secret meetings, and murder, as unexpected twists reveal a complex conspiracy.
6
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
In one of Christie’s most controversial works, Poirot unravels a village murder with a twist that challenges conventional detective narratives.
7
The Big Four
Poirot battles a global criminal organization in a high-stakes pursuit that takes him across borders and pits him against a cunning network of conspirators.
8
The Mystery of the Blue Train
On a luxurious train journey, Poirot investigates a glamorous murder entwined with stolen jewels and a captivating femme fatale.
9
The Seven Dials Mystery
A secret society and mysterious signals in an aristocratic setting drive a group of amateurs and detectives into a race against time to solve a puzzling case.
10
The Murder at the Vicarage
"The Murder at the Vicarage" (published in 1930) is the first novel by Agatha Christie that features Miss Marple (but that character had previously appeared in short stories).
11
Giant’s Bread
Agatha Christie published the novel "Giant’s Bread" using a pen name (Mary Westmacott). There are in total six novels that she published using that same pen name.
12
The Floating Admiral
The novel "The Floating Admiral" is unique because it was a collaborative effort by members of the Detection Club, a group of mystery writers that included Christie.

Each chapter was written by a different author, making it a unique literary experiment and a challenge for readers to solve the mystery.
13
The Sittaford Mystery
In a remote country house, long-buried secrets and eerie happenings lead to a baffling murder that challenges every assumption about the idyllic setting.
14
Peril at End House
Poirot investigates repeated attempts on the life of a young woman on the Cornish coast, uncovering a tangle of hidden motives and near-misses.
15
Lord Edgware Dies (U.S. title: “Thirteen at Dinner”)
When a famed actor is mysteriously killed following a scandalous divorce, Poirot untangles a web of blackmail, betrayal, and mistaken identities.
16
Murder on the Orient Express
On a luxurious train journey, Poirot discovers that every passenger harbors secrets, and an elaborate conspiracy unfolds behind a seemingly straightforward murder.
17
Unfinished Portrait
Departing from pure mystery, this semi-autobiographical novel explores the inner life and personal struggles of a troubled woman in a reflective narrative.
18
Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
A chance discovery propels a curious young man and his friend into a labyrinth of clues surrounding an unexplained death, challenging assumptions about appearances.
19
Three Act Tragedy (U.S. title: “Murder in Three Acts”)
A series of murders staged like acts in a play forces Poirot to decode theatrical clues and timing in a case where every performance hides a deadly secret.
20
Death in the Clouds
A murder on an airplane sets off a high-altitude investigation by Poirot, where a cross-section of passengers and concealed motives create a tense puzzle.
21
The A.B.C. Murders
Poirot faces a serial killer whose victims follow an alphabetical order, compelling him to decipher a cryptic trail spanning multiple locales.
22
Murder in Mesopotamia
Amid the backdrop of an archaeological dig in the Middle East, Poirot untangles a murder steeped in cultural tensions and personal jealousy.
23
Cards on the Table
A seemingly innocuous bridge game turns deadly when a murder is revealed, and Poirot must sort through the secrets of a select group of intriguing players.
24
Dumb Witness (U.S. title: “Poirot Loses a Client”)
When an elderly, silent witness may hold the key to a past crime, Poirot reopens a long-forgotten case to expose the hidden truth behind an apparently simple murder.
25
Death on the Nile
A glamorous cruise along the Nile turns sinister as Poirot investigates a murder that exposes entangled passions, jealousy, and betrayal among a group of vacationers.
26
Appointment with Death
During an archaeological tour in the Middle East, Poirot is drawn into a family’s dark secrets and long-held grudges, culminating in a chilling murder.
27
Hercule Poirot’s Christmas (U.S. title: “Murder for Christmas”)
At a festive family gathering, buried resentments and old grudges erupt into murder, forcing Poirot to sift through a labyrinth of lies to restore order.
28
Murder Is Easy (U.S. title: “Easy to Kill”)
In a small village where murders occur with alarming ease, a string of killings and the resulting chaos reveal the hidden underbelly of a seemingly peaceful community.
29
And Then There Were None
Ten strangers lured to a secluded island find themselves systematically murdered according to a macabre nursery rhyme, exposing each one’s dark past.
30
Sad Cypress
Poirot investigates a tragic case involving a love triangle and a fatal overdose, where family secrets and inheritance disputes blur the line between accident and murder.
31
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe (U.S. title: “The Patriotic Murders”)
A puzzling case of poisoning and hidden family tensions pushes Poirot to scrutinize ordinary details, ultimately uncovering a deadly conspiracy.
32
Evil Under the Sun
At a picturesque seaside resort, Poirot exposes the dark side of vacation life as a murder unravels a tale of jealousy, passion, and betrayal among sun-seekers.
33
N or M?
"N or M?" by Agatha Christie is a thrilling World War II-era spy novel that features the middle-aged detective duo Tommy and Tuppence Beresford.
34
The Body in the Library
Miss Marple is drawn into a baffling case when a young woman’s body is discovered in a respectable household’s library, revealing scandal beneath the surface.
35
Five Little Pigs (U.S. title: “Murder in Retrospect”)
Revisiting an old case, Poirot interviews those involved in a long-ago murder to reconstruct events and uncover the truth behind a conviction that may have been mistaken.
36
The Moving Finger
In a quiet village, anonymous letters spark paranoia and lead to unexpected deaths, as residents are forced to confront secrets and betrayals lurking beneath the surface.
37
Towards Zero
A seemingly random series of events converges in a subtle mystery where the path to the truth gradually narrows to a climactic moment of revelation.
38
Absent in the Spring
Departing from her traditional mysteries, Christie explores personal and social conflicts during a transitional season, where internal struggles mirror external chaos.
39
Death Comes as the End
Set in ancient Egypt, this historical mystery weaves a tale of family intrigue and betrayal as strict customs and hidden passions culminate in a shocking murder.
40
Sparkling Cyanide
Following a seemingly accidental death at a dinner party, Poirot reopens the case to reveal a meticulously planned murder driven by jealousy and revenge.
41
The Hollow (U.S. title: “Murder After Hours”)
At a glamorous country house gathering, Poirot investigates a murder that unearths long-simmering resentments and hidden secrets among a group of acquaintances.
42
Taken at the Flood (U.S. title: “There is a Tide...”)
In the aftermath of a catastrophic flood, a family’s dark secrets emerge as Poirot investigates a murder, revealing how desperation and greed can drive people to deadly extremes.
43
The Rose and the Yew Tree
"The Rose and the Yew Tree," written by Agatha Christie under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, is a novel that explores themes of love, ambition, and political intrigue.
44
Crooked House
In a seemingly perfect family, a shocking murder exposes a cascade of hidden motives and unexpected betrayals, resulting in one of Christie’s most twisted and unconventional cases.
45
A Murder Is Announced
In a quiet village, a local newspaper advertises a murder, and when the event unfolds as predicted, Miss Marple unravels the intricate web of clues behind the announcement.
46
They Came to Baghdad
Set against an exotic backdrop, a group of travelers becomes entangled in international intrigue and murder as secrets from the East come crashing into their lives.
47
Mrs McGinty’s Dead (U.S. title: “Blood Will Tell”)
Poirot investigates the mysterious death of a long-serving housekeeper, whose hidden past and ties to a respectable family unravel a web of deception.
48
They Do It with Mirrors (U.S. title: “Murder with Mirrors”)
When a friend’s home becomes the scene of a baffling murder during a social gathering, Miss Marple returns to her village to uncover the truth behind carefully concealed lies.
49
A Daughter’s a Daughter
A family tragedy and inheritance dispute force painful secrets into the open, as a daughter’s search for truth reveals deep-seated resentments and hidden history.
50
After the Funeral (U.S. title: “Funerals are Fatal”)
In the wake of the patriarch’s death, Poirot is drawn into a complex family drama where long-held grudges and ambiguous loyalties come to light in a fatal climax.
51
A Pocket Full of Rye
Poirot unravels the mystery of a poisoning within a wealthy family, where a seemingly simple act of murder is tied to greed, jealousy, and long-hidden family secrets.
52
Destination Unknown (U.S. title: “So Many Steps to Death”)
On a luxurious ocean liner, a murder amid international intrigue forces the passengers and crew to confront hidden identities and a plot far more complex than it first appears.
53
Hickory Dickory Dock (U.S. title: “Hickory Dickory Death”)
A perplexing case unfolds in which the ticking of clocks and the passage of time reveal alibis and subtle clues, drawing Poirot into a web of seemingly trivial details that mask a deadly secret.
54
Dead Man’s Folly
At a country estate hosting a murder mystery party, real danger intrudes on the fun as Poirot discovers that the game has deadly consequences and sinister real motives.
55
The Burden
"The Burden" is the sixth (and last) novel that Agatha Christie published under the pen name "Mary Westmacott".
56
4.50 from Paddington (U.S. title: “What Mrs. McGillicuddy Saw!”)
A chance observation on a passing train triggers Miss Marple’s investigation into a long-forgotten murder, where small clues from the past resurface to challenge accepted history.
57
Ordeal by Innocence
New evidence casts doubt on a conviction from years past, and Poirot must reexamine a cold case to determine if an innocent person has been wrongfully punished.
58
Cat Among the Pigeons
At a British boarding school, a murder and a series of suspicious events force Poirot to navigate the hidden lives and secrets of both staff and pupils.
59
The Pale Horse
A dark, atmospheric mystery laced with supernatural overtones, where a series of deaths appears to be linked to an enigmatic organization practicing ancient rituals.
60
The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side
In a quiet village touched by celebrity scandal, Miss Marple investigates when a famous actress’s past and a tragic event converge to spark a murder.
61
The Clocks
Poirot is drawn into a baffling case involving a series of clocks, cryptic messages, and a murder that appears to be meticulously orchestrated from behind the scenes.
62
A Caribbean Mystery
While on a leisurely island vacation, Miss Marple unravels local intrigues and hidden tensions that lead to a murder, proving that even paradise has its secrets.
63
At Bertram’s Hotel
In a charming London hotel filled with eccentric guests, Miss Marple discovers that beneath the veneer of comfort lie identities and secrets that culminate in a shocking murder.
64
Third Girl
Poirot faces one of his most perplexing cases when a young woman’s ambiguous involvement in a murder forces him to question the nature of truth and the reliability of memory.
65
Endless Night
A psychological thriller where an idyllic life gradually unravels into a nightmare, as buried secrets and dark impulses come to light in a story of doomed romance and tragedy.
66
By the Pricking of My Thumbs
"By the Pricking of My Thumbs" is a novel that features Agatha Christie’s fictional detectives Tommy and Tuppence Beresford
67
Hallowe'en Party
At a festive Halloween party for children, Miss Marple uncovers sinister secrets behind the merriment, as a murder forces long-hidden pasts and grudges into the open.
68
Passenger to Frankfurt
When a murder occurs on an international flight, Poirot finds himself entangled in a high-stakes investigation that connects global intrigue with the hidden lives of the passengers.
69
Nemesis
"Nemesis" is a Miss Marple novel.
70
Elephants Can Remember
Poirot revisits a decades-old mystery by interviewing people who were once involved, piecing together memories to reveal a hidden truth behind a long-forgotten murder.
71
Postern of Fate
In his final investigation, a retired detective duo examines mysterious occurrences at a secluded estate, uncovering secrets that link past and present in a quiet, reflective case.
72
Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case
In a poignant farewell, Poirot returns to the scene of his first case at Styles Court, where he confronts an unexpected enemy and ties together the threads of his long career.
73
Sleeping Murder
In this posthumously published Miss Marple mystery, the detective investigates disturbing echoes of a past tragedy in a seemingly peaceful home, uncovering long-buried secrets and a forgotten murder.