Agatha Christie

** Shortlisted for the @CrimeFest H.R.F. Keating Award **

''A smart and highly entertaining portrait of a literary powerhouse''
- THE TIMES BOOKS OF THE YEAR

''A riveting portrait''
- GUARDIAN BOOKS OF THE YEAR

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''Christie lovers should read this biography for the same reason they read her novels.'' - The Times

''A model of how to combine biographical information, analysis and literary criticism into a propulsive narrative'' - Daily Telegraph

''Worsley''s book excels in bringing a broader historical perspective to Christie''s life and work, and her enthusiasm is infectious.'' - Observer

Ms Worsley herself writes engagingly... She combines an almost militant support for her subject with a considered analysis of her books and plays.'' - Economist


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