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Clues to Christie
by Agatha Christie
Discover the fascinating history behind the world's most successful crime writer in this definitive guide to the works of Agatha Christie. From the creation of legendary sleuths Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple to her record-breaking stage plays like The Mousetrap, this book explores the life and literary legacy of the Duchess of Death. Learn how Christie’s personal experiences as a nurse and traveler influenced her iconic mysteries and helped her become the best-selling novelist of all time.
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- File size
- 2.7 MB
- Published
- 12/1/2011
- ISBN
- 9780062189387
- Formats
- EPUB
Discover the fascinating history behind the world's most successful crime writer in this definitive guide to the works of Agatha Christie. From the creation of legendary sleuths Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple to her record-breaking stage plays like The Mousetrap, this book explores the life and literary legacy of the Duchess of Death. Learn how Christie’s personal experiences as a nurse and traveler influenced her iconic mysteries and helped her become the best-selling novelist of all time.
What you'll take away
- Explore the origins and evolution of legendary characters Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, and Tommy and Tuppence.
- Learn how Christie's professional knowledge of poisons from her time as a hospital dispenser informed her writing.
- Discover the real-life inspirations behind classic novels like Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile.
- Gain insight into Christie's career as a record-breaking dramatist and her success on the London stage.
- Understand the context of her stand-alone thrillers and the unique narrative risks she took in works like The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.
