Agatha Christie

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The Mysterious Affair at Styles

Beschreibung

The famous English writer Agatha Christie introduces the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot to the reader in 'The Mysterious Affair at Styles' in 1920. The mystery begins with the death of Emily Inglethorp at Styles. Poirot, a Belgian refugee of the Great War, is settling in England near the home of Emily Inglethorp, who helped him to his new life. His friend Hastings arrives as a guest at her home when the woman is killed. Suspects are plentiful, including the victim's husband, her stepsons, her companion, a nurse and a specialist on poisons. All of them have secrets they are desperate to keep, but none can outwit Poirot as he navigates the ingenious red herrings and plot twists that earned Agatha Christie her well-deserved reputation as the queen of mystery.

Autor

Agatha Christie, often hailed as the "Queen of Crime," was a prolific British author renowned for her captivating mysteries and ingenious plots. Born in 1890, Christie penned over 60 detective novels, including classics like Murder on the Orient Express and And Then T here Were None. Her keen insight into human nature and intricate storytelling established her as a master of the genre. Christie's iconic characters, such as Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, continue to captivate readers worldwide. With her remarkable ability to craft suspenseful and surprising narratives, Agatha Christie remains a timeless and influential f igure in literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Repro India Limited
• Seitenzahl: 202
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 133mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 261g
• ISBN-13: 9789390492510
• ISBN-10: 9390492513
• Artikelnr.: 60797549