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British crime writer Agatha Christie’s works that are in the public domain in the United States.
The public domain means the specified material belongs to the general public.
In other words, you are free to download them or share them online, without violating the copyright infringement.
In fact, these selected Agatha Christie stories can be reprinted and distributed without the need to get permission from the original author.
You can do whatever you want with a public domain book.
The copyright protections have expired, everyone has the right to do whatever they want with the book.
Remember these Agatha Christie’s novels and stories are public domain in the USA only.
According to Cornell University Library, the U.S. copyright law stated items published before 1923 are in the public domain.
On January 1, 2022, copyright expired for all works published in the United States in 1926.
Every book and story published before 1929 is in the public domain.
US copyrights last for 95 years for books originally published between 1929 and 1978 if the copyright was properly registered and maintained.
For example: the works of Jane Austen, Lewis Carroll, and Edgar Allan Poe are in the public domain worldwide as they all died over 100 years ago
By the way, the law regarding the public domain status of a work in the U.S. is still rather confusing and complicated.
Anyway, here you can find a clearer and simpler explanation how the public domain stuff works out in America.
- NOTE: Not all the books mentioned here are in the public domain, except those stated.
Is Hercule Poirot public domain?
The Poirot books are still under copyright in the United Kingdom.
“The Mysterious Affair At Styles”, “The Murder On The Links” and “Poirot Investigates” are now public domain in the U.S.
But they will not become public domain in the UK until 2046 (70 years after Christie’s death).
Agatha Christie No Copyright Stories
Besides the public domain books, I have also included free Agatha Christie audio books, TV adaptations, and free movies from her stories.
Now, let’s check out the full list of Agatha Christie public domain stories from the year 2022.
Agatha Christie Public Domain 2022
A total of six novels, one short story collection (11 stories) and thirty-one short stories by Dame Agatha Christie are in the public domain in the U.S.
All these stories were published before January 1, 1926.
In addition, Agatha Christie died in 1976, so her works as mentioned below, are also in the public domain in countries and areas where the copyright term is the author’s life plus 30 years or less.
Agatha Christie Public Domain Novels
These are the six (6) of Agatha Christie’s out of seventy-four detective novels you can download or read online free.
The Mysterious Affair At Styles: A Detective Story (1920)
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Listen to the radio drama here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Secret Adversary (1922)
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
Watch the 1929 silent film (Die Abenteurer G.m.b.H) a German adaption of “The Secret Adversary” here.
The Murder On The Links: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (1923)
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Man In The Brown Suit (1924)
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV movie here or here (1989 TV Movie)
The Secret Of Chimneys (1925)
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd (1926)
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here or here.
Agatha Christie Public Domain Short Story Collections
Here are various sources of Agatha Christie short stories pdf free download:
Poirot Investigates (1924)
This is the third work in the Hercule Poirot series.
It comprises of a collection of 11 short stories:
The Adventure of “The Western Star” – The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor – The Adventure of the Cheap Flat – The Mystery of Hunter’s Lodge – The Million Dollar Bond Robbery – The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb – The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan – The Kidnapped Prime Minister – The Disappearance of Mr Davenheim – The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman – The Case of the Missing Will
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In 1925, this book was published in the U.S. with additional three stories: The Chocolate Box, The Veiled Lady, and The Lost Mine.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Agatha Christie Short Stories Public Domain
The Wife Of The Kenite (The Home, September, 1922)
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This short story first appeared in print was in the September 1922 issue of The Home magazine, an Australian publication, on pages 28 & 96.
Note: You can read the original published story in “The Home” magazine” over here and here.
The Affair At The Victory Ball
It was first published in The Sketch March 7, 1923 in the U.K.
In 1923, it was published in the September 1923 The Blue Book Magazine in the U.S.
In 1951, the story appeared as part of the anthology “The Underdog And Other Stories” in the U.S.
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In 1974, it was anthologized and published as part of “Poirot’s Early Cases” in the U.K.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Jewel Robbery At The Grand Metropolitan
It was first published in The Sketch March 4, 1923 as “The Curious Disappearance of the Opalsen Pearls” in the U.K.
In 1923, it was published in the October 1923 The Blue Book Magazine under the title “Mrs Opalsen’s Pearls” in the U.S.
In 1924, it appeared as part of the anthology “Poirot Investigates” in the U.K.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The King Of Clubs
It was first published in The Sketch March 21, 1923 in the U.K. as “The Adventure Of the King Of Clubs”.
In 1923, it was published in the November 1923 The Blue Book Magazine under the title “The King Of Clubs” in the U.S.
In 1951, it appeared as part of the anthology “The Underdog And Other Stories” in the U.S.
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In 1974, it was anthologized and published as part of “Poirot’s Early Cases” in the U.K.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Disappearance Of Mr. Davenheim
It was first published in The Sketch March 28, 1923 in the U.K.
In 1923, it was published in the December 1923 The Blue Book Magazine, under the title “Mr Davenby Disappears”.
In 1924, it appeared as part of the anthology “Poirot Investigates“.
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Listen to audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here or here.
The Plymouth Express
It was first published in The Sketch April 4, 1923 in the U.K. as “The Mystery Of The Plymouth Express”.
In 1924, it was published in the January 1924 The Blue Book Magazine under the title “The Plymouth Express Affair” in the U.S.
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In 1951, it appeared as part of the anthology “The Under Dog And Other Stories” under the title “The Plymouth Express” in the U.S.
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In 1974, it was anthologized and published as part of “Poirot’s Early Cases” in the U.K.
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Listen to the audiobook here or here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
In 1928, it was expanded into the full-length novel “The Mystery Of The Blue Train”, with a very similar plot, but with names and details changed.
NOTE: From the year 2024, “The Mystery Of The Blue Train” book is in the public domain now. It is featured below.
The Adventure Of The Western Star
It was first published in The Sketch April 11, 1923 in the U.K. as “The Adventure Of The Western Star”.
In 1924, it was published in the February 1924 The Blue Book Magazine under the title “The Western Star” in the U.S.
In 1924, it appeared as part of the anthology “Poirot Investigates“.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Tragedy At Marsdon Manor
It was first published in The Sketch April, 18 1923 in the U.K.
In 1924, it was published in the March 1924 The Blue Book Magazine under the title “The Marsdon Manor Tragedy” in the U.S.
In 1924, it appeared as part of the anthology “Poirot Investigates“.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Kidnapped Prime Minister
It was first published in The Sketch April 25, 1923 in the U.K., under the title “The Kidnapped Prime Minister”.
In 1924, it was published in the July 1924 The Blue Book Magazine under the title “The Kidnapped Premier” in the U.S.
In 1924, it appeared as part of the anthology “Poirot Investigates“.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Million Dollar Bond Robbery
It was first published in The Sketch May 2, 1923 in the U.K.
In 1924, it was published in the April 1924 The Blue Book Magazine under the title “The Great Bond Robbery” in the U.S.
In 1924, it appeared as part of the anthology “Poirot Investigates“.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Adventure Of The Cheap Flat
It was first published in The Sketch in May 9, 1923 in the U.K.
In 1924, it was published in the May 1924 The Blue Book Magazine in the U.S.
In 1924, it appeared as part of the anthology “Poirot Investigates“.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Mystery Of Hunter’s Lodge
It was first published in The Sketch May 16, 1923 in the U.K.
In 1924, it was published in the June 1924 The Blue Book Magazine under the title “The Hunter’s Lodge Case” in the U.S.
In 1924, it appeared as part of the anthology “Poirot Investigates“.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Chocolate Box
It was first published in The Sketch May 23, 1923 in the U.K.
In 1925, it was published in the February 1925 The Blue Book Magazine under the title “The Chocolate Box” in the U.S.
In 1925, it appeared as part of the anthology “Poirot Investigates” in the U.S.
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In 1974, it was anthologized in the collection “Poirot’s Early Cases” in the U.K.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Adventure Of The Egyptian Tomb
It was first published in The Sketch September 26, 1923 in the U.K.
In 1924, it was published in the August 1924 The Blue Book Magazine under the title “The Egyptian Adventure” in the U.S.
In 1924, it appeared as part of the anthology “Poirot Investigates” in the U.K.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Veiled Lady
It was first published in The Sketch October 3, 1923 in the U.K.
In 1925, it was published in the March 1925 The Blue Book Magazine under the title “The Veiled Lady” in the U.S.
In 1925, it was included in the U.S. edition of the collection “Poirot Investigates“.
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In 1946, it appeared in the collection “Poirot Lends A Hand” by Francis Hodgson Polybooks in U.K.
It comprise of three short stories: “Problem At Pollensa Bay“, “The Regatta Mystery” and “The Veiled Lady”.
In 1974, it was included in “Poirot’s Early Cases” in the U.K.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Adventure Of Johnnie Waverly
It was first published in The Sketch, October 10, 1923 in the U.K.
In 1925, it was published in the June 1925 The Blue Book Magazine under the title “The Adventure Of Johnnie Waverly” in the U.S.
In 1950, it was included in the collection “Three Blind Mice and Other Stories” in the U.S.
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In 1974, it anthologized in “Poirot’s Early Cases” in the U.K.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Market Basing Mystery
It was first published in The Sketch, October 17, 1923 in the U.K.
In 1925, it was published in the May 1925 The Blue Book Magazine in the U.S.
In 1951, the story appeared as part of the anthology “The Underdog And Other Stories” in the U.S.
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In 1974, it was anthologized and published as part of “Poirot’s Early Cases” in the U.K.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
NOTE: The plot device in “Murder In The Mews” is a rewrite of “The Market Basing Mystery”.
Murder In The Mews: Four Cases Of Hercule Poirot
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The Adventure Of The Italian Nobleman
It was first published in The Sketch, October 24, 1923 in the U.K.
In 1924, it was published in the December 1924 The Blue Book Magazine under the title “The Italian Nobleman” in the U.S.
In 1924, it appeared as part of the anthology “Poirot Investigates” in the U.K.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Case Of The Missing Will
It was first published in The Sketch, October 31, 1923 in the U.K.
In 1924, it was included in the collection “Poirot Investigates” in the U.K.
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In 1925, it was published in the January 1925 The Blue Book Magazine under the title “The Missing Will” in the U.S.
In 1925, it was included in the collection “Poirot Investigates” in the U.S.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Incredible Theft
It was first published in The Sketch, November 7, 1923 in the U.K.
This novella which was an expanded version of “The Submarine Plans”, a short story first published in The Sketch, November 7, 1923 in the U.K.
To read “The Submarine Plans”, click on this: Link
In 1925, it was published in the July 1925 The Blue Book Magazine in the U.S.
It was published in 7 installments in The Daily Express newspaper from 6-12 April 1937.
Each part is accompanied with an illustration by Steven Spurrier.
That same year (1937), it was included in the anthology “Murder In the Mews And Other Stories” in the U.K.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
NOTE: The U.S. version of “Murder In the Mews And Other Stories” did not contain “The Incredible Theft” when first published there in 1937.
It was included in the 1987 edition.
Listen to the audiobook of “Murder In the Mews And Other Stories” here.
Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Adventure Of The Clapham Cook
It was first published in The Sketch, November 14, 1923 in the U.K.
In 1925, it was published in the September 1925 The Blue Book Magazine under the title “The Clapham Cook” in the U.S.
In 1932, it was republished in a collection of short stories entitled “The Second Omnibus of Crime” edited by Dorothy Leigh Sayers (from page 130) in the U.S.
In 1951, this story is also found in “The Underdog and Other Stories” in the U.S.
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In 1974, it was published as part of the anthology “Poirot’s Early Cases” in the U.K.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Lost Mine
It was first published in The Sketch, November 21, 1923 in the U.K.
In 1925, it was published in the April 1925 The Blue Book Magazine in the U.S.
In 1925, it was included in the collection “Poirot Investigates” in the U.S.
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In 1974, it was anthologized in “Poirot’s Early Cases” in the U.K.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Cornish Mystery
It was first published in The Sketch, November 28, 1923 in the U.K.
In 1925, it was published in the October 1925 The Blue Book Magazine in the U.S.
In 1951, it was included in the collection “The Under Dog And Other Stories” in the U.S.
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In 1974, it anthologized in “Poirot’s Early Cases” in the U.K.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Double Clue
It was first published in The Sketch, December 5, 1923 in the U.K.
In 1925, it was published in the August 1925 The Blue Book Magazine in the U.S.
In 1961, it was included in the anthology “Double Sin And Other Stories” in the U.S
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In 1974, it was included in “Poirot’s Early Cases” in the U.K.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Adventure Of The Christmas Pudding
It was first published in The Sketch, December 12, 1923 in the U.K.
In 1943, it was published as part of “Problem At Pollensa Bay And Christmas Adventure” in the U.K.
In 1946 it was included in “Poirot Knows The Murderer” under the title “Christmas Adventure” in the U.K.
In 1960, it was serialized in the This Week magazine in two installments from 25 September to 2 October 1960 under the title “The Theft Of The Royal Ruby” in the U.S.
With illustrations by William Arthur Smith.
In 1961, it was included in the collection “Double Sin and Other Stories“, under the title “The Theft Of The Royal Ruby” in the U.S.
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In the U.K., the story was also serialized in Women’s Illustrated magazine from 24 December 1960 to 7 January 1961 also under the title of “The Theft Of The Royal Ruby”.
In 1960 it was included in “The Adventure Of The Christmas Pudding And A Selection Of Entrées” in the U.K.
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In 1997, it was reprinted in “While The Light Lasts And Other Stories“, under the title “Christmas Adventure” in the U.K.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Listen to the radio drama here.
The Lemesurier Inheritance
It was first published in The Magpie Magazine December 25, 1923.
In 1925, it was published in the in the November 1925 The Blue Book Magazine in the U.S.
In 1951, it appeared as part of the anthology “The Underdog and Other Stories” in the U.S.
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In 1974, it was anthologized and published as part of “Poirot’s Early Cases” in the U.K.
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The Witness For The Prosecution (1924)
This story is so popular that it has been adapted for film, TV and radio and play.
It was first published in Flynn’s Weekly 31 January 1925, under the title “Traitor Hands” in the U.K.
In 1933, it was published in the collection “The Hound Of Death And Other Stories” in the U.K.
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In 1948, it was included in the collection “The Witness For The Prosecution And Other Stories” in the U.S.
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Watch the 1957 movie version here.
Watch the 1982 movie version here
Watch the 2016 2-episode TV adaptation here.
The Girl In The Train
It was first published in the Grand Magazine in February 1924.
In 1934, it was published as part of the anthology “The Listerdale Mystery” in the U.K.
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In 1971, it was published in “The Golden Ball And Other Stories” in the U.S.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Red Signal (1924)
It was first published in a book in “The Hound Of Death And Other Stories” in 1933 in the U.K.
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In 1948, it was included in “The Witness For The Prosecution And Other Stories” in the U.S.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Watch the TV adaptation here.
The Sign In The Sky
It is based on the comic servant character of Harlequin from the Italian Commedia dell’arte, an early form of professional theatre, originating in Italy.
It is from the short story collection “The Mysterious Mr Quin” published in 1930 in the U.K.
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At The ‘Bells And Motley’
It is from the short story collection “The Mysterious Mr Quin” published in 1930 in the U.K.
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The Listerdale Mystery
It is a short story first published in the Grand Magazine in December 1925 in the U.K.
In 1934, it was published as part of the anthology with the same name “The Listerdale Mystery” in the U.K.
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In 1971, it was included in the “The Golden Ball And Other Stories” in the U.S.
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Listen to the audiobook here.
Agatha Christie Public Domain 2023
The Big Four: A Poirot Mystery (1927)
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Agatha Christie Public Domain 2024
The Mystery Of The Blue Train
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Watch the TV adaptation here.
Free Foreign Translations:
French version “Le Train Bleu” is over here.
German version “Der Blaue Express” is over here.
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