Superintendent Battle

3 primary works • 4 total works

The Secret of Chimneys

by Agatha Christie

Published December 1958

The combined forces of Scotland Yard and the French Surete can do no better than go in circles - until the final murder at Chimneys, the great country estate that yields up an amazing secret. This new "signature edition" is the first to feature Superintendent Battle and "Bundle" Brent.

Murder is Easy

by Agatha Christie

Published July 1972

Volume 33 in the Agatha Christie Collection (1939) Limited edition of 800 copies worldwide

Luke Fitzwilliam could not believe Miss Pinkerton’s wild allegation that a multiple murderer was at work in the quiet English village of Wychwood – or her speculation that the local doctor was next in line.

But within hours, Miss Pinkerton had been killed in a hit-and-run car accident. Mere coincidence? Luke was inclined to think so – until he read in The Times of the unexpected demise of Dr Humbleby…

Towards Zero

by Agatha Christie

Published 1 December 1957

Volume 42 in the Agatha Christie Collection (1944) Limited edition of 800 copies worldwide What is the connection between a failed suicide attempt, a wrongful accusation of theft against a schoolgirl, and the romantic life of a famous tennis player? To the casual observer, apparently nothing. But when a houseparty gathers at Gull's Point, the seaside home of an elderly widow, earlier events come to a dramatic head. It's all part of a carefully paid plan -- for murder...

The Seven Dials Mystery

by Agatha Christie

Published August 1967

A healthy young man dies in his sleep, despite the ringing of eight separate alarm clocks...

Gerry Wade had proved himself to be a champion sleeper; so the other house guests decided to play a practical joke on him. Eight alarm clocks were set to go off, one after the other, starting at 6.30 a.m. But when morning arrived, one clock was missing and the prank had backfired with tragic consequences.

For Jimmy Thesiger in particular, the words `Seven Dials' were to take on a new and chilling significance...