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The Grand Tour
by Agatha Christie
In 1922, a young Agatha Christie embarked on a ten-month voyage across the British Empire as part of an official trade mission. This volume compiles the long-lost letters and personal photographs she sent home to her family, offering a rare glimpse into her life before she became a household name. Through her vivid correspondence, readers follow the future Queen of Mystery as she navigates the eccentricities of her travel companions and the wonders of the pre-war world.
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- File size
- 24.5 MB
- Published
- 9/27/2012
- ISBN
- 9780062191243
- Formats
- EPUB
In 1922, a young Agatha Christie embarked on a ten-month voyage across the British Empire as part of an official trade mission. This volume compiles the long-lost letters and personal photographs she sent home to her family, offering a rare glimpse into her life before she became a household name. Through her vivid correspondence, readers follow the future Queen of Mystery as she navigates the eccentricities of her travel companions and the wonders of the pre-war world.
What you'll take away
- Experience the world of 1922 through the eyes of a young, adventurous Agatha Christie.
- View rare, personal black-and-white photographs taken by Christie herself during the tour.
- Learn about the real-life inspiration for 'The Man in the Brown Suit' and the character Sir Eustace Pedler.
- Gain insight into the socio-political landscape of the British Empire shortly after the First World War.
- Discover a more confident and assertive side of Christie’s personality through her grandson's commentary.
