Agatha Christie A Holiday for Murder Hercule Poirot Mystery vintage paperback book published by Bantam Books. Originally published as Murder for Christmas, this classic detective novel follows the iconic Hercule Poirot as he investigates a gruesome holiday crime involving the wealthy Simeon Lee and his family. A must-have for fans of golden age crime fiction and Christie collectors, this edition features the distinctive bowler hat and mustache cover art. The book shows some shelf wear and aging consistent with its vintage nature.