The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Hercule Poirot Series)

by Agatha Christie

Overview

THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES is Christie's first published novel, and introduces Hercule Poirot, Inspector (later, Chief Inspector) Japp and Lieutenant Hastings (later, Captain). The story features many of the elements that, thanks to Christie, have become icons of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction. It is set in a large, isolated country manor. There are a half-dozen suspects, most of whom are hiding facts about themselves. The book includes maps of the house, the murder scene, and a drawing of a fragment of a will. Also, there are a number of red herrings and surprise plot twists.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940011801938
Publisher:	Halcyon Press Ltd.
Publication date:	10/01/2010
Series:	Hercule Poirot Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	137 KB

About the Author

Agatha Christie (1890-1976) was a British crime writer of novels, short stories and plays. She is best remembered for her 80 detective novels—especially those featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple.

Christie is the best-selling writer of books of all time and, with William Shakespeare, the best-selling author of any kind. Only the Bible has sold more than her roughly four billion copies of novels. Her books have been translated into at least 103 languages.

Date of Birth:

September 15, 1890

Date of Death:

January 12, 1976

Place of Birth:

Torquay, Devon, England

Education:

Home schooling

Website:

http://www.agathachristie.com