Around the World in 12 Book Covers

In our offices here at Agatha Christie Limited we are extremely lucky to be able to have so many incredible Christie editions from all around the world and we wanted to showcase a few of our favourites. We absolutely love seeing readers from countries far and wide sharing their love of the Queen of Crime on social media so it only felt right to celebrate with posts from fans.

At Bertram's Hotel - @philippeell | Published by Publicat S.A., Poland

These smart, sophisticated and colourful hardbacks are a favourite in the office. The detailed borders, illustrations and endpapers really lend themselves to some stunning photographs, and Christie readers never disappoint in capturing them in situ.

Death on the Nile - @biblioteca_do_chris | Published by ASA, Portugal

These Portuguese editions are so vibrant and we love the illustrations on the covers that give a little insight into what to expect from the story. The matching bookmarks are great fun and add something special to these books.

Death in the Clouds - @le_grenier_d_automne | Published by Éditions du Masque, France

The classic French facsimiles are eye-catching, and benefit from their small format too. The new reproductions are regulars on our Christie Christmas Gift Guide each year, as they make such lovely, compact gifts.

Death Comes as the End - @nohemibooklover | Published by Grupo Planeta, Spain

As soon as you see this vibrant cover you know the story is set in Ancient Egypt. The bold orange illustrations really stand out against the black and we love all the hieroglyphics in the background. So unique!

A collection of four short stories - @maries_bogunivers | Published by Novellix, Denmark

These boxed short stories from Denmark are simply gorgeous. The careful designs reflect a point in the plot, with repeating patterns that demand attention. Ideal for collecting, but also for popping in a handbag for your day out.

A Pocket Full of Rye - @midlichang | Published by Hayakawa, Japan

We love the simplicity of these designs. Featuring one very important element of the story (but we won't say any more than that!) this cover is so striking and gives very little away about the plot adding intrigue.

Dead Man's Folly - @bibliophile_by_night | Published by Psichogios Publications, Greece

The reappearance of these 1990s UK cover designs bring a smile to our faces. Our Greek publishers have done a brilliant job of showcasing them in a fresh, and contemporary way that stand out on any bookshelf.

And Then There Were None - @egeszani | Published by Helikon, Hungary

The colours in this cover are so gorgeous, and the illustration is very ominous, much like the story. We particularly love the hand reaching over the house and the choppy waters reflecting the danger the reader is about to embark upon.

The Hollow - @milayun_ | Published by P T Gramedia, Indonesia

There's something a little haunting about the Indonesian covers. The simple white, orange, black and red colourways feature on every story making them look really uniform on our shelves and the illustrations on each are so intricate and often reflect a specific scene in the book.

Why Didn't They Ask Evans? - @nosso_universo_literario | Published by HarperCollins Brasil

It is hard not to judge this book by its bright, attractive cover! Known affectionately by fans as the "rainbow collection", these new hardback editions all feature a stunning block colour spine, and a carefully depicted item relevant to the plot on the front.

Partners in Crime - @litteraturskogen | Published by Bookmark Forlag, Sweden

We can't get enough of these Swedish editions. They look so stylish all together on our shelves and the gold foiling adds a touch of luxury. The cover designs even match up when laid out in a flatlay! Have you also spotted the character names hidden on the typewriter keys?

Sparkling Cyanide - @buch.klatsch | Published by Atlantik Verlag, Germany

The skull created by the bubbles from the bottle of champagne is such a clever design feature. It cleverly contrasts the celebratory feel with a sense of foreboding...just like in the story.