While the Light Lasts

Some of Agatha Christie-s earliest stories - including her very first - which show the Queen of Crime in the making-A macabre recurring dream - revenge against a blackmailer - jealousy, infidelity and a tortured conscience - a stolen gemstone - the haunting attraction of an ancient relic - a race against time - a tragic love triangle - a body in a box - an unexpected visitor from beyond the grave-Nine quintessential examples of Agatha Christie''s brilliance are contained in this new collection of early short stories - including the very first one she ever wrote - and provide a unique glimpse of the Queen of Crime in the making.