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The Mysterious Affair at Styles is the first detective novel by British writer Agatha Christie, introducing her fictional detective Hercule Poirot. It was written in the middle of the First World War, in 1916, and first published by John Lane in the United States in October 1920 and in the United Kingdom by The Bodley Head (John Lane's UK company) on 21 January 1921. Styles introduced Poirot, Inspector (later, Chief Inspector) Japp, and Arthur Hastings. 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…mehr

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The Mysterious Affair at Styles is the first detective novel by British writer Agatha Christie, introducing her fictional detective Hercule Poirot. It was written in the middle of the First World War, in 1916, and first published by John Lane in the United States in October 1920 and in the United Kingdom by The Bodley Head (John Lane's UK company) on 21 January 1921. Styles introduced Poirot, Inspector (later, Chief Inspector) Japp, and Arthur Hastings. 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 Mrs Inglethorp is murdered, Poirot uses his detective skills to solve the mystery.
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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.