The Idol House of Astarte

In this classic short story, Miss Marple attempts to solve the unexplainable murder of a baronet who was stabbed, with no one around him in sight . . .

During the first meeting of the Tuesday Night Club at Miss Marple’s home, her guests present real tales of mystery, and the wise hostess attempts to solve them from the comfort of her armchair. Next up with a spooky story is local clergyman Dr. Pender . . .

Years ago, Pender attended a costume party at the estate of his college friend, Sir Richard Haydon. Haydon believed that sacred rites to ancient goddesses were once performed on his grounds. Later, socialite Diana Ashley surprised the guests by dressing as a priestess to Astarte. But even more shocking was Haydon’s sudden fall. He was stabbed in the heart with no one close enough to attack him, and no weapon to be found.

Although decades have passed since the bizarre murder, Miss Marple and her club may be able to deliver justice for Sir Haydon . . .

Originally published in the United States in Detective StoryMagazine in 1928, “The Idol House of Astarte” appeared in Christie’s short story collection, The Thirteen Problems, in 1932.
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The Idol House of Astarte

In this classic short story, Miss Marple attempts to solve the unexplainable murder of a baronet who was stabbed, with no one around him in sight . . .

During the first meeting of the Tuesday Night Club at Miss Marple’s home, her guests present real tales of mystery, and the wise hostess attempts to solve them from the comfort of her armchair. Next up with a spooky story is local clergyman Dr. Pender . . .

Years ago, Pender attended a costume party at the estate of his college friend, Sir Richard Haydon. Haydon believed that sacred rites to ancient goddesses were once performed on his grounds. Later, socialite Diana Ashley surprised the guests by dressing as a priestess to Astarte. But even more shocking was Haydon’s sudden fall. He was stabbed in the heart with no one close enough to attack him, and no weapon to be found.

Although decades have passed since the bizarre murder, Miss Marple and her club may be able to deliver justice for Sir Haydon . . .

Originally published in the United States in Detective StoryMagazine in 1928, “The Idol House of Astarte” appeared in Christie’s short story collection, The Thirteen Problems, in 1932.
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The Idol House of Astarte

by Agatha Christie
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The Idol House of Astarte

by Agatha Christie

Overview

In this classic short story, Miss Marple attempts to solve the unexplainable murder of a baronet who was stabbed, with no one around him in sight . . .

During the first meeting of the Tuesday Night Club at Miss Marple’s home, her guests present real tales of mystery, and the wise hostess attempts to solve them from the comfort of her armchair. Next up with a spooky story is local clergyman Dr. Pender . . .

Years ago, Pender attended a costume party at the estate of his college friend, Sir Richard Haydon. Haydon believed that sacred rites to ancient goddesses were once performed on his grounds. Later, socialite Diana Ashley surprised the guests by dressing as a priestess to Astarte. But even more shocking was Haydon’s sudden fall. He was stabbed in the heart with no one close enough to attack him, and no weapon to be found.

Although decades have passed since the bizarre murder, Miss Marple and her club may be able to deliver justice for Sir Haydon . . .

Originally published in the United States in Detective StoryMagazine in 1928, “The Idol House of Astarte” appeared in Christie’s short story collection, The Thirteen Problems, in 1932.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781504082297
Publisher: Open Road Media
Publication date: 01/01/2024
Series: The Miss Marple Mysteries
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 18
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

About The Author
Agatha Christie (1890–1976) is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the bestselling novelist of all time. The first recipient of the Mystery Writers of America’s Grand Master Award, she published eighty mystery novels and many short story collections and created such iconic fictional detectives as Hercule Poirot, Miss Jane Marple, and Tommy and Tuppence Beresford. She is known around the world as the Queen of Crime.

Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. Her books have sold more than a billion copies in English and another billion in a hundred foreign languages. She died in 1976, after a prolific career spanning six decades.

Date of Birth:

September 15, 1890

Date of Death:

January 12, 1976

Place of Birth:

Torquay, Devon, England

Education:

Home schooling

Website:

http://www.agathachristie.com
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