![]() Arguably the greatest crime writer in the world, Christie's books still sell over four million copies. But, with access to all of Christie's letters, papers and writing notebooks, as well as interviews with her grandson, daughter, son-in-law and their living relations, Thompson is able to unravel not only the detailed workings of Christie's detective fiction, but the truth behind her private life as well. Award winning biographer, Laura Thompson now turns her sharp eye to Agatha Christie. In this biography, Laura Thompson describes the Edwardian world in which she grew up, explores the relationships she had, including those with her two husbands and daughter, and investigates the mysteries still surrounding Christie's life - including her disappearance in 1926.Īgatha Christie is a mystery and writing about her is a detection job in itself. Laura Thompsons biography of Agatha Christie finds clues to her popularity in the quality of her prose, says Rachel Cooke Rachel Cooke msrachelcooke Sun 18.51 EDT Agatha. It has been 100 years since Agatha Christie wrote her first novel and created the formidable Hercule Poirot. ![]() Significantly, Clara took her to Cairo, providing her a love for exotic locales. ![]() is a pretty much perfect capturing of a life' - Kate Mosse Agatha Christie was elevated by a strong mother whom Thompson calls an original. ![]()
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