This is a collection of short stories. It has great writing, excellent plots and great twists. An entertaining collection

This is a fab collection of short storied from the Queen of Crime. We are introduced to some of her most loved characters such as Poirot, Pyne, Tommy and Tuppence. I really enjoyed taking my time with this collection and truly loved some of the stories.

Midsummer Mysteries by Agatha Christie is a collection of short stories, all set during the summertime. As with most of Christie's work, the stories are engaging, cleverly plotted and full of suspense. The book includes some of her most famous characters, such as Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, as well as some lesser-known ones. Each story is a quick read and provides a satisfying mystery with unexpected twists and turns. The settings range from English country houses to seaside resorts and provide a delightful summer feel. Overall, a perfect collection for anyone looking for a light, enjoyable read that will keep them guessing until the very end.

A fantastic selection of short stories from Agatha Christie. I usually prefer full length novels to have the opportunity to really get into the plot and play detective. However, when life gets busy these are the perfect bite-sized mysteries to fill a short break or fit around other responsibilities. I loved the idea of choosing a collection of stories with a summertime theme and the cover (as with all of the covers in this collection) is stunning.

I had been looking forward to reading some Agatha Christie and this kind of short story collection seemed perfect to dip my toes in. Unfortunately I only enjoyed one story "the disappearance of Mr.Davenheim" I will be trying out the longer novels though, so it hasn't put me off. I also didn't get the "holiday" theme of the collection. Since there wasn't enough of a seaside or summer description in the stories

Quick and interesting reads that are typical Agatha Christie style. Not quite what I was expecting but worth putting in your bag for a quick read on the beach or when travelling. East to see where the stories are going when expanded to longer versions

Agatha Christie books have been among my favourites since I was a child and, like many, she sparked my love of crime fiction. There were some lovely stories in this collection and though not quite as good as some other collections of her work, fans of her work will enjoy the book. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC.

Summertime Shorts…
A nicely curated collection of Summertime themed mysteries from the Queen of Crime featuring shorts from across her canon. It’s relaxing, enjoyable and entertaining reading for some perfect escapism at any time the year.

An excellent collection of Agatha Christie short stories. Christie is like an a comfort blanket , and her books hit the spot every time. This book is perfect for bite sized reading and is an ideal book to introduce a reader to Christie’s work.
Sit back and relax and enjoy the stories of the Queen of Crime writing.

Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK.

I loved reading these.
When you need a quick Agatha fix this is a great book! Not just one but there are a few to choose from.
Perfect for a garden sunshine read or an open fire hot chocolate and marshmallows. How ever you like to read your crime this book is for you.

Agatha Christie is my go to comfort read and I loved these short stories. Full of intrigue and oh so neatly wrapped up. What’s not to love.

A superb collection of Christie short stories. (One wonders if this book would even need reviews to get people interested...)

If you're a fan of Christie's, or a fan of crime/mystery fiction in general, then I'd definitely recommend this to you.

These were great short stories from Agatha Christie! I’ve grown up reading Agatha Christie and have read most of her books. These short stories are not as good as her normal detective books, but are still good to read.

Thank you HarperCollins UK for an advanced copy of this ebook and giving me a chance to review this book!

I received an ARC of this book thanks to NetGalley and publisher HarperCollins UK in exchange for an honest review.

Having enjoyed Midwinter Murder, I was intrigued to see how this summer collection compared. I think on the whole it is a decent collection of stories, albeit it with less strong theming than the previous collection. There are certainly stronger summer stories which could have been included to rectify this but I actually think the way the collection ended up is better this way. It is clear that sacrifices have been made in terms of theme in order to present a more unique and varied collection, and I do appreciate that. Instead of 12 Poirot stories, every detective gets an outing and there were plenty of stories I'd not read before as a seasoned Christie fan which was nice.

If you enjoyed the previous book in this collection or else you just want a chance to read more of Christie's short stories, you can't go wrong here. The cover is beautiful as always and I really enjoyed the selection of stories here. It's the perfect gift for the Christie fan in your life, or for you to take away on holiday with you.

Overall Rating: 3.5/5 stars

As a lifelong fan of the great Agatha Christie, I was delighted to be invited to read this book of her short stories.

I did not particularly notice that there was a summer theme to the stories, but that is by no means a complaint!

I had read one of the stories before, and recognised several of the others from TV adaptations, but that did not detract from my enjoyment at all. We get to meet our favourite Christie detectives - Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot - as well as some of her (to me at least) lesser known characters - Parker Pyne for example.

This would make great holiday reading - you can dip in, read a story, and dip out again.

Reading this has reminded me how much I enjoy Agatha Christie novels, and I plan to re-read further titles.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC. All opinions my own.

I loved this collection, it was the perfect summery ensemble. These twelve stories take us from typical English seaside spots as Cornwall to Greece and even Egypt.

My favourite stories were The Idol House of Astarte, an atmospheric story with Miss Marple that combined that perfect level of creepiness with some intriguing characters and The Incredible Theft with Poirot. Poirot is always at his best when those who need him underestimate his abilities. I also enjoyed the Parker Pyne story Death on the Nile which was my introduction to this detective. I’ll definitely be reading more of his adventures.

This was the perfect summer read for any Christie fan!

Midsummer Mysteries by Agatha Christie is a book of short stories by the Queen of Crime, all around the theme of summer.  Some are set on holiday on the French Riviera, and some are set in England.

There are short stories that include Miss Marple, Poirot, Tommy and Tuppence, and other detectives. It's a fun book of stories that will take you on adventures, where the solution always has me guessing!

 Midsummer Mysteries: Secrets and Suspense from the Queen of Crime  was published on 22nd July 2021 and is available from  Amazon ,  Waterstones  and  Bookshop.org .

Agatha Christie has written many books, and they are all from the Golden Age of crime, so if you aren't familiar with her work, I highly recommend trying her out!

I was given this book in exchange for an unbiased review, so my thanks to NetGalley and to  HarperCollins .

Sincere thanks for allowing me to read a review copy of this great compilation of stories from one of my favourite authors. Despite the stories being written so many years ago they remain truly brilliant and although many are really very short they all capture the characters wonderfully. As usual in compilations some are more intriguing and enjoyable than others but overall it was a wonderful collection that I raced through and was so disappointed to finish. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read a copy of this great collection.

After the release of 'Midwinter Mysteries' shortly before last Christmas, I have been eagerly awaiting the release of the next collection. 'Midsummer Mysteries: Secrets and Suspense from the Queen of Crime' is a collection of twelve short stories by Agatha Christie, each story linked (rather tenaciously) in some cases by the theme of summer.

The twelve stories are as follows:
The Blood-Stained Pavement (Miss Marple)
The Double Clue (Hercule Poirot)
A Death on the Nile (Parker Pyne)
Harlequin’s Lane (Parker Pyne)
The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman (Hercule Poirot)
Jane in Search of a Job
The Disappearance of Mr Davenheim
The Idol House of Astarte
The Rajah’s Emerald
The Oracle at Delphi
The Adventure of the Sinister Stranger
The Incredible Theft

The stories range from murder mysteries to kidnapping and state security issues which is a vast range and I believe ensures that there are enough stories to appeal to all users. The stories also serve as an introduction to Christie's celebrated detectives; Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Parker Pyne, Harley Quin and the fun Tommy and Tuppence. There are some stand alone stories aswell and each tale offers the reader the opportunity to discover the type of intricate plots as dreamed up by Christie, along with her love of twists and red herrings.

The first tale 'The Blood-Stained Pavement' and features Miss Marple. This story acts as a basis for a longer tale and there is a second version which an alternative twist and ending. There is a wonderful ghostly element to this story and sets us up nicely as an explanation of how Miss Marple works.
Next up is Hercule Poirot in 'The Double Clue' where the Belgian sleuth is requested to find some priceless jewels that have been stolen and then we move onto Parker Pyne's attempt to solve the murder of a fellow traveler in 'Death on the Nile'.
Pyne reappears in the following story, ‘Harlequin’s Lane’. where we also met the mysterious Satterthwaite. Once again, Christie returns to a to her love of the supernatural and there is a strange feeling of the otherworldly to this story.
And then, we are back to Hercule Poirot, my favourite of Christie's creations. Poirot is now investigating a particular odd sounding murder - a highly enjoyable story with a locked room at its core.
Jane Cleveland is our protagonist in 'Jane in Search of a Job' and we have a mix of identity, royalty and international intrigue!
Poirot is back for the third time in ‘The Disappearnce of Mr Davenheim’ and - as the title suggests - he is looking into a disappearance. I found that this tale and the previous story reminded me of the tales from Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring Sherlock Holmes.
Miss Marple appears for the final time in ‘The Idol House of Astarte', and once again, the concept of the supernatural plays a significant role.
In ‘The Rajah’s Emerald’ , we meet a character called James Bond - no relation to the infamous agent - who finds love and adventure while on his holidays.
And Parker Pyne appears to solve a missing person case in ‘The Oracle at Delphi’. Finally we met, Tommy & Tuppence in the ‘The Adventure of the Sinister Stranger’. And lastly, we finish of with Poirot in ‘The Incredible Theft’,

On holiday this year I reread some old Agatha Christie 'summer' favorites as I often do, for example A Caribbean Mystery, and so I was delighted to then find that a summer compilation had been published. I'm not as big a fan of Christie's short stories as I am of her wonderful novels, but bringing them together in this way is a really good idea for those looking for seasonal reading.