{"product_id":"2026200007880-secondhand-the-adventure-of-the-christmas-pudding","title":"The Adventure Of The Christmas Pudding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beloved classic of the cozy mystery genre, The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding presents a festive collection of short stories showcasing Agatha Christie's two most iconic detectives, Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple. The title story chronicles Poirot's reluctant visit to a traditional English country house over the Christmas holidays, where a stolen royal ruby and a potential murder plot demand his legendary little grey cells. Christie's signature wit and warmth infuse each tale with a delightful seasonal charm, balancing the cheerful backdrop of yuletide celebrations against the darker undercurrents of deception and crime. The remaining stories in the collection — including The Mystery of the Spanish Chest and The Under Dog — further illustrate Christie's masterful ability to construct intricate puzzles within compact, elegantly crafted narratives. This collection stands as a perfect introduction to Christie's genius and a treasured seasonal read for longtime fans of the Golden Age of detective fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887921934555,"sku":"2026200007880-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/be35dbce-6199-4853-86eb-c9ec82c72ffa.png?v=1781749371","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007880-secondhand-the-adventure-of-the-christmas-pudding","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}