The Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories

The Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories is a gripping collection of classic murder mysteries. In each story, Agatha Christie masterfully weaves together clues and red herrings, keeping listeners in suspense until the very end. These classic tales are sure to delight mystery lovers of all ages.

The Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories is a book of short stories by British author Agatha Christie. The book was first published in the UK by William Collins & Sons in October 1925 and in the US by Dodd, Mead and Company in November 1925 under the title The Adventures of Mr. Quin. It was the second collection of short stories by Christie to be published, after The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding in December 1920.

The book contains twelve stories, all featuring the mysterious Mr. Harley Quin, who often appears to intervene in cases where justice has not been served. The stories are:

“The Witness for the Prosecution”
“The Adventure of the Chinese Jar”
“The Mystery of the Spanish Shawl”
“The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb”
“The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman”
“The Adventure of the Perplexed Painter”
“The Adventure of the Clocks”
“The Adventure of the Disappearing Man”
“The Adventure of the Missing Will”
“The Adventure of the Second Stain”

The book was well-received by critics and was a commercial success, selling over 60,000 copies in the first year. It has been reprinted numerous times and translated into

Agatha Christie’s writing style is characterized by her use of suspense and misdirection. She often uses red herrings, or false clues, to keep readers guessing about the identity of the murderer. Christie also employs foreshadowing, or hints about future events, to create a sense of unease and anticipation in her readers.

The Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories is a book of short stories by British author Agatha Christie. The book was first published in the United Kingdom by Collins Crime Club in June 1925. It was published in the United States by Dodd, Mead and Company later in the same year.

The book contains eleven short stories, all of which had been previously published in various magazines. The stories are all murder mysteries and feature Christie’s famous detective characters Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

The Witness for the Prosecution is the most famous story in the book and was later adapted into a successful stage play and film. The other stories are also well-written and enjoyable, making this a must-read for Christie fans.