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Agatha Christie

The Sunday Times bestselling biography of the legendary creator of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple

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 The bestselling biography of Britain's 'Queen of Crime' by acclaimed historian Lucy Worsley OBE

'Every Christie fan should read this' - THE TIMES

To Lucy Worsley, Agatha Christie was 'thrillingly, scintillatingly modern'. She went surfing in Hawaii, she loved fast cars, and she was intrigued by the new science of psychology, which helped her through devastating mental illness. Born in 1890, Christie defied societal expectations the whole of her life.

With access to personal letters and papers that have rarely been seen, Lucy Worsley's bestselling biography is both authoritative and entertaining and makes us realise what an extraordinary pioneer Agatha Christie was - truly a woman who wrote the twentieth century.

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ACCLAIM for Agatha Christie:
'A smart and highly entertaining portrait of a literary powerhouse' - THE TIMES BOOKS OF THE YEAR
'A riveting portrait' - GUARDIAN BOOKS OF THE YEAR
'Worsley's sparkling biography brings a fresh eye to Christie's life and work, firmly busting the myth that she, or her novels, were cosy' - DAILY MAIL
'Shows the Queen of Crime in a new light' - DAILY TELEGRAPH
'Worsley's book excels in bringing a broader historical perspective to Christie's life and work, and her enthusiasm is infectious' - OBSERVER


AGATHA CHRISTIE published as a Sunday Times top 10 bestseller in the w/c 2023-08-27.©2022 Miller House Limited Art et littérature Auteurs Femmes Moderne XXe siècle Biographie

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Every Christie fan should read this.
Shows the Queen of Crime in a new light.
Worsley's sparkling biography brings a fresh eye to Christie's life and work, firmly busting the myth that she, or her novels, were cosy.
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In truth, I could listen to Lucy Worsley all day! Her book and reading were highly enjoyable as she explored the person and world of Agatha Christie.

Really enjoyable listen

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Excellent biography, excellent research . . . volume consistency issues made it frustrating for me to listen to, though. (Many sentences taper off so softly! Not really a problem with ear budd but noticable with a regular speaker . . .

Interesting Biography: Sound editing poor

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Lucy Worsley is one of the greatest tv presenters today and has captured me and taught me so much about British history, so to have her telling me about one of my favourite authors is a match made by the gods. Worsley brings her charm and story telling prowess to this fascinating life of a legendary writer while being nuanced about the more difficult aspects of examining a time gone by. Top notch, SO glad to have the author narrate such great work.

A crossover made in heaven

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Lucy Wolsey is a top-notch storyteller who captivates you with her voice and story. This biography was not only entertaining, but also a great historical reference.
Well done !

Captivating throughout

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Christie is that uncommon writer of fiction whose own life was just as or even more fascinating than her books. Her carefully constructed stereotypical facade hid an amazing and unconventional reality. Lucy Worsley tells us the story of Christie's real adventures in her usual clear and engaging prose. And how charming to listen to Worsley herself - a talented narrator. Enjoy!

Life as Interesting as Art

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