Agatha Christie

268 books

About the Author

Agatha Christie, often hailed as the Queen of Crime, was a prolific British author born in 1890 who revolutionized the mystery genre with her ingenious plotting and unforgettable characters. Over her illustrious career spanning more than five decades, she penned 66 detective novels, numerous short stories, and plays, selling billions of copies worldwide and making her one of the best-selling authors of all time. Christie's works masterfully blend suspense, psychological depth, and clever twists, captivating readers with tales of intricate crimes solved by her iconic detectives, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Her influence endures in literature and popular culture, inspiring countless adaptations and cementing her legacy as a cornerstone of whodunit fiction.

Common genres

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Writing style

witty intricate suspenseful