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Where Are These Stories???

vintagewares 14 Jan 10 at 11:15 p.m. GMT

Does anyone know where I can find the following:  The Lamp; The Man in the Mist; The Affair at the Bungalow; The 8:55 to Baghdad; Mr. Eastwood's Adventure; The Gentleman Dressed in Newspaper; A Pot of Tea; Shadow on the Glass; Ingots of Gold; Giant's Bread.  Who can help???  Many thanks in Boston, Massachusetts.

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vintagewares 16 Jan 10 at 11:25 p.m. GMT

Hello Nofret:  Many thanks for your input; I'll put my hands on these ASAP.  Nofret the concubine was a very interesting woman and "Death Comes As An End" a delightful departure from the usual venue.  A good choice!

Nofret 16 Jan 10 at 12:49 p.m. GMT

"The Lamp", a short story about the ghost of a lonely child, is also in "The Hound of Death", a collection of Christie stories inspired by the supernatural. The book contains some real gems - the title story might even be called Christie's venture into the realms of science fiction! Other highlights are The Fourth Man, Wireless ( a supernatural tale with a twist) and the story which became the famous play Witness for the Prosecution, with Christie's original ending. Thoroughly recommended!

vintagewares 16 Jan 10 at 11:15 a.m. GMT

Thanks GKC for your reply.  I've read everything Christie ever wrote (not as Westmacott, though) and thought I had missed something.  Oh how I wish we could find a hidden treasure chest with more stories in it that were never published.  That marvelous fertile mind of hers keeps us wanting to read more!

GKCfan 15 Jan 10 at 3:46 a.m. GMT

NOTE: ALL TITLES ARE THE U.S. VERSIONS

Giant's Bread: A novel published under the name Mary Westmacott.

The Affair at the Bungalow/Ingots of Gold: Short stories in The Tuesday Night Club aka The 13 Problems.

The Man in the Mist/The Gentleman Dressed in Newspaper/A Pot of Tea: Short stories in Partners in Crime.

8:55 to Baghdad: Nonfiction book NOT by Christie, but by Andrew Eames about his journey replicating Christie's journey to Iraq.

Shadow on the Glass: Short story in The Mysterious Mr. Quin.

The Lamp: Short story in The Golden Ball and Other Stories.

Mr. Eastwood's Adventure: Short story in Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories under the title Mystery of the Spanish Shawl.