And Then There Were None (Agatha Christie Traditional Chinese Edition 20th Anniversary Collection 53)

And Then There Were None

Murder Queen. Queen of Mystery. Immortal Classics. The world's best-selling author. A cross-generational reading obsession. ★ The best-selling mystery classic of all time, with over 100 million copies sold worldwide. ★ Christie's top 10 favorite novels, #1 pick. ★ Recommended by James Hong: "Why is Christie the Queen of Murder? Because she's such a great storyteller... In *And Then There Were None*, you'll be on the edge of your seat for the survival of every character until the last page. The ingenious and bizarre plot is unforgettable, yet it's filled with a clean, bloodless, cartoonish fun." ★ Newly edited, with a fresh visual layout design. ★ Special feature: Christie's timeline and a chronological list of her detective works. An innocent nursery rhyme becomes a terrifying murder premonition. How do ten adorable figurines unleash their curse? Ten strangers, unknown to each other and with diverse personalities, are invited by the mysterious Mr. Owen to a vacation on the famous Soldier Island. During dinner, the mysterious host never appears. After the meal, a strange voice echoes through the air, accusing everyone present of a hidden, heinous crime. An invisible killer lurks among them, ready to strike at any moment; a sweet nursery rhyme foreshadows their deaths – "And Then There Were None"! One by one, the ten guests die. The survivors are terrified, like birds startled by a bow. Who can come to this isolated island to save them? Or perhaps, they all deserve to die... Christie's pinnacle of detective fiction, an eternal top choice on classic charts, not to be missed! One in every three or four people worldwide has read Christie – ★ Her works have been translated into 103 languages, earning her a Guinness World Record as "the best-selling fiction writer of all time." ★ Over 2 billion copies sold worldwide, second only to the Bible and Shakespeare in sales. ★ The only crime novelist to successfully create two famous detectives (Poirot & Marple), a feat unmatched to this day. ★ Her works have been adapted for the big and small screens the most, making her a favorite among directors and screenwriters. ★ The complete set of 80 books, the most comprehensive collection of classic mysteries. Praised and recommended by acclaimed authors across generations, both domestic and international: Louis Cha (Writer)．James Hong (Writer, Chairman of PChome Online Inc.) Wu Nien-Jen (Writer, Director)．Yang Chao (Writer)．Cola King (Artist) Wu Jo-Chuan (Writer, Program Host)．Lan Tsu-Wei (Chairman of Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute) Lee Chia-Tung (Writer, Honorary Professor at National Tsing Hua University/Providence University/National Chi Nan University)．Yuan Chiung-Chiung (Writer) Deng Hui-Wen (Psychiatrist)．Wu Hsiao-Le (Writer) Hsu Hao-Yi (Psychological Writer)．A Page Waltz Kristin (Film Critic) Dong Yang (Mystery Critic)．Shih Fang-Yu (Writer, Owner of Yonglezuo Bookstore) Yu Hsiao-Fang (Advisor, National Chi Nan University Mystery Club; Standing Director, Taiwan Mystery Writers Association)．Lin Yi-Chen (Elementary School Teacher, Ministry of Education Reading Promoter) Chang Tung-Chun (Mystery Critic, Science Popularization Writer)．Glowfish (Lu Hsiang-Yu) (Cultural and Historical Writer, Assistant Professor) Lu Yu-Chia (Writer)．Lai Yi-Wei (Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan Normal University) Hsieh Che-Ching (Writer, Traveler, Renowned Program Host)．Hsu Jung-Che (Chief Chinese Story Coach) Wo Fu (Mystery Novelist)．Hsi Kuan-Chieh (Film Critic) Reading Christie's novels, the process before the truth is revealed is incredibly enjoyable. ──Louis Cha｜Writer No storyteller in detective fiction is as universally appealing, enjoyed by all ages, and enduring as she is. ──James Hong｜Writer, Chairman of PChome Online Inc. The narrative of her words can keep generations of people worldwide "listening" with delight, "listening" endlessly. Besides the Bible, perhaps only Christie. She is not a god, but she is truly divine enough. ──Wu Nien-Jen｜Writer, Director The dual nature of Christie's personality created her unique detective charm... No matter how many clever tricks later detective and mystery novels developed, Christie will never go out of style. ──Yang Chao｜Writer On a suitable afternoon in life, I always chew gum while following the short detective Poirot through murder scenes. Christie's detective works are undoubtedly the most "magical" novels in the world of mystery. ──Cola King｜Artist Christie's series of works are simply fortune-tellers who see through human nature. And readers, in her words, discover their unspeakable destinies. ──Wu Jo-Chuan｜Writer, Program Host Detective novels emphasize plot and character description, but Christie's greatest strength is her incisive observation of human nature... After reading her novels, you'll only be more astonished by what kind of mind can achieve such a vision. ──Lan Tsu-Wei｜Chairman of Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute Reading novels should involve using your brain and thinking. From a young age, one should develop the ability to think critically. Reading Christie's novels is an excellent training for logical thinking skills. ──Lee Chia-Tung｜Writer, Honorary Professor at National Tsing Hua University/Providence University/National Chi Nan University Although recognized as the cool and rational Queen of Murder, beneath the rationality, Christie's essence is still emotion. Christie understood that behind all desires, there is nothing but some form of love. ──Yuan Chiung-Chiung｜Writer The characters Christie creates are vivid and unique, and her descriptions of emotional reactions for different personalities are delicate and accurate, providing readers with rich imaginative space and making it impossible to put the book down once opened. ──Deng Hui-Wen｜Psychiatrist Regardless of genre, for literary works to endure, they must ultimately trace back to an understanding and reflection of "human nature."... I believe this is also the main reason why Christie's works have shone brightly for years and remained bestsellers. ──Wu Hsiao-Le｜Writer Are mystery novels absurd and thrilling? No, they are actually very realistic. They help us voice our pains, resentments, and ugly desires, and thus, we can relearn to love. ──Hsu Hao-Yi｜Psychological Writer The most captivating aspect of reading Christie is often not who the real murderer is, but rather "why" and "how" it was done, in the story's fabric of human nature and psychological portrayal. ──A Page Waltz Kristin｜Film Critic The ingenious and diverse design of crime events, both ordinary and extraordinary, and the murderers are truly unexpected... I am therefore immersed in every fascinating story, becoming a captive of this genre of writing, enjoying the wonderful taste that never tires me. ──Dong Yang｜Mystery Critic The meticulous plotting, leaving clues everywhere, and the detailed explanations of solving the case, demonstrate the precise mind and rich imagination of this quiet, shy queen of detective fiction. ──Shih Fang-Yu｜Writer, Owner of Yonglezuo Bookstore Among the authors one needs to know when entering the field of detective literature, Agatha Christie definitely ranks among them... The story content and character personalities are integrated, combining superb imagination with the ability to tell a good story, opening up new horizons for detective novels. ──Yu Hsiao-Fang｜Advisor, National Chi Nan University Mystery Club; Standing Director, Taiwan Mystery Writers Association Those who love detective fiction must read it. You will be amazed by the magic she wields in her words! ──Lin Yi-Chen｜Elementary School Teacher, Ministry of Education Reading Promoter Grandma Christie's works transcend words and borders. Once you read one, you'll keep chasing after more. ──Chang Tung-Chun｜Mystery Critic, Science Popularization Writer Reading her novels not only brings the joy of solving puzzles but also allows for introspection into human nature. ──Glowfish (Lu Hsiang-Yu)｜Cultural and Historical Writer, Assistant Professor In elementary school, my family bought a complete collection of Agatha Christie's works, and it became my drug ever since... Conspiracies in reality are not as complex as Christie writes them, but the psychology she portrays is the touchstone for solving puzzles in reality. ──Lu Yu-Chia｜Writer I will always remember the first time I read Christie's work, being deeply attracted and shocked by the meticulously designed mathematical puzzle-like plotting and progression. Christie's detective novels are truly worthy of being called "classics." ──Lai Yi-Wei｜Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan Normal University I learned a lot from Christie's novels. Besides interesting facts about detective fiction, most importantly, when I interact with people at work, I learned how to capture subtle and hidden facts from their language and conversations. ──Hsieh Che-Ching｜Writer, Traveler, Renowned Program Host Christie is the greatest magician of all time; she can turn murder into entertainment. ──Milan Kundera｜Literary Master Despite so many writing geniuses in the world, it's still hard not to say that Christie is truly a genius. She's just that special! ──Lawrence Block｜New York Times Best-Selling Author

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