The Greatest Female Crime Writers of All Time: Novels and Stories Featuring Hercule Poirot; Lord Peter Wimsey; and Alan Grant
Hercule Poirot Books 1-6; The Complete Detevtive Alan Grant Novels; & Lord Peter Wimsey Books 1-5

"One must not hurry the little grey cells. They work best with order and method." The Greatest Female Crime Writers of All Time is a collection of seventeen classic detective novels and stories written by three of the greatest female crime writers of the twentieth century: Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot), Dorothy L. Sayers (Lord Peter Wimsey) and Josephine Tey (Inspector Alan Grant). While Poirot brings immaculate order and psychological precision, Alan Grant offers a cooler, more modern intelligence, and Peter Wimsey, with his aristocratic charm and razor‑keen wit, turns detection into both an art and a delight. Together, they showcase the full spectrum of classic detective fiction—three unforgettable sleuths (and authors) who helped define the golden age of mystery. The titles included here are: Hercule Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, by Agatha Christie - The Murder on the Links, by Agatha Christie - Poirot Investigates - The Murder of Roger Ackroyd - The Big Four - The Mystery of the Blue Train Inspector Alan Grant - The Man in the Queue - A Shilling for Candles - The Franchise Affair - To Love and Be Wise - The Daughter of Time - The Singing Sands Lord Peter Wimse - Whose Body? - Clouds of Witness - Unnatural Death - Lord Peter Views the Body - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club Agatha Christie (1930-1967) began writing during the First World War and went on to publish over one hundred novels, short stories and plays. Her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920), introduced the world to problably her most famous and beloved creation, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, and The Mousetrap, first performed in 1952, is the world's longest-running play. Her books have sold over two billion copies—one billion in English and another billion in over 100 foreign languages—making her the best-selling novelist of all time. In 1971, she was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for her contributions to literature. Dorothy L. Sayers (1893—1957) was an English novelist, playwright, essayist, and is regarded as one of the four "Queens of Crime" alongside Agatha Christie, Margery Allingham and Ngaio Marsh. Best known for creating the aristocratic sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey, Sayers takes the mystery genre beyond simple puzzle-solving and combines a sharp wit with complex plotting, detailed character development and social commentary. Her Lord Peter Wimsey stories have been adapted for radio and television several times, and her blend of humour, erudition, and narrative precision stands as a bridge between classic puzzle mysteries and the more character‑driven crime fiction of today. Josephine Tey (1896-1952) was a renowned author and one of the most celebrated figures in detective fiction. Tey initially pursued a career in theatre, writing plays before shifting her focus to novels, and her writing is characterised by psychological depth, strong character development, and a subversion of traditional crime fiction norms. Her most notable works include The Daughter of Time, Brat Farrar, and The Franchise Affair, and despite her relatively small output, her influence is significant, inspiring future generations of mystery writers. This audiobook is fully indexed. Once downloaded, each book and chapter will be listed so you can easily navigate to the individual section.