Agatha Christie

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of 'Agatha Christie', a masterpiece penned by the renowned author Lucy Worsley. Published in 2022 by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., this book is a must-read for all literature enthusiasts. The book takes you on an exhilarating journey, offering a deep dive into the life and works of Agatha Christie, one of the most acclaimed authors of all time. Worsley's eloquent writing style and intricate storytelling make this book a compelling read. It is a testament to her prowess as a writer and her deep understanding of Christie's life and works. The genre of the book is biographical, making it a treasure trove of information for those interested in learning more about the Queen of Mystery. So, grab your copy today and embark on an unforgettable literary adventure. Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., this book is an essential addition to your collection.

One brilliant woman writing about another: an irresistible combination.' - Antonia Fraser'One of the most delightful biographies I ever read.' - A.N. Wilson'Reading Worsley is as enjoyable as reading Christie herself.' - Ruth Scurr'Nobody in the world was more inadequate to act the heroine than I was.'Why did Agatha Christie spend her career pretending that she was 'just' an ordinary housewife, when clearly she wasn't? As Lucy Worsley says, 'She 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. So why - despite all the evidence to the contrary - did Agatha present herself as a retiring Edwardian lady of leisure? She was born in 1890 into a world which had its own rules about what women could and couldn't do. Lucy Worsley's biography is not just of an internationally renowned bestselling writer. It's also the story of a person who, despite the obstacles of class and gender, became an astonishingly successful working woman. With access to personal letters and papers that have rarely been seen, Lucy Worsley's 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.