Incorporating 2 CDs and a complementary book in DVD-style packaging, this selection of stories by the peerless "Queen of Crime" is designed to entertain as well as to teach and improve English for international readers and listeners. This is a new product designed for those people who wish to improve their English by the tried and tested method of 'reading, hearing and understanding'. Using Christie's simple, yet flawless, English, the twists and turns of her plots will keep listeners entertained whilst they improve their grammar and vocabulary. Each volume is read by a selection of celebrated readers, many of who are already synonymous with Agatha Christie, "The Queen of Crime" after appearing in the world-renowned television adaptations of her work. With each CD specifically featuring a variety of readers, listeners will get used to hearing and understanding English spoken in a variety of dialects, tones and pitches. This work includes: "The House of Dreams", read by Isla Blair, "The Gate of Baghdad", read by Hugh Fraser "The Thumbmark of St Peter", read by Joan Hickson, "How Does Your Garden Grow?", read by David Suchet.