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Short Stories

Agatha Christie wrote nearly 160 short stories. This includes the recently discovered and published The Capture of Cerberus and The Incident of the Dog's Ball.   She used many of the plots in later novels and plays. Here you can discuss each one.

We're pretty sure they're all here but if you notice any ommissions just let us know!

Warning: These discussions may contain spoilers!

The World's End

Moderator1 24 Nov 09 at 11:56 a.m. GMT

Mr Satterthwaite is worred about Naomi Carlton Smith.  She seems very unhappy and he fears that she may do something she will regret, particularly as her fiance Alec Gerard is in jail being punished for stealing an opal. Fortunately for them they meet actress Rosina Nunn...

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MissQuin 20 Apr 10 at 4:05 p.m. GMT

I love the Mr Quin stories, but there ones that people love or hate. if you like supernatural then they are great.

AndreaWilkins 20 Apr 10 at 2:51 p.m. GMT

i haven't heard of this story - i'll have to look it up and get back to the talk :)

MissQuin 07 Apr 10 at 1:39 p.m. GMT

I love this story. Mr Satterthwaite might seem snobbish on the surface, but he's willing to help a poor artist. I like the very end where Naomi draws Mr Quin.

The story is very simple, but it's worth reading for the characters. Mr Quin really takes on an assertive, when he stops Naomi being alone. I like the interation with Naomi and Mr Quin, it proves that he's not just exsisting in Mr Satterthaite's mind.