The Mysterious Affair At Styles - Christie, Agatha
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The Mysterious Affair at Styles is a detective novel by Agatha Christie. It was written in 1916 and was first published. Styles was Christie's first published novel, introducing Hercule Poirot, Inspector (later, Chief Inspector) Japp, and Lieutenant Hastings (later, Captain). The story is told in first person by Hastings and features many of the elements that have become icons of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, largely due to Christie's influence. 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…mehr

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The Mysterious Affair at Styles is a detective novel by Agatha Christie. It was written in 1916 and was first published. Styles was Christie's first published novel, introducing Hercule Poirot, Inspector (later, Chief Inspector) Japp, and Lieutenant Hastings (later, Captain). The story is told in first person by Hastings and features many of the elements that have become icons of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, largely due to Christie's influence. 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, as well as a number of red herrings and surprise plot twists.
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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.
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