Like one of the characters in this novel, Agatha worked in the dispensary of a local hospital and gained a knowledge of poisons, which she used in her novel. Apparently, Agatha Christie was challenged by her sister to write a detective story, for which I am eternally grateful, as this was her offering. By any standards it is an assured and well written debut novel and, considering the period it was written, it is also remarkably undated. The Mysterious Affair at Styles is Agatha Christie’s debut novel, published in 1920, and the first featuring her detective, Hercule Poirot. There is one way to find out and the master sleuth Poirot the Belgian detective who features in thirty-nine Agatha Christie mysteries is sure to find out.īook Review: The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie There are others who raise suspicion too.Ī broken coffee cup, splash of candle grease and the name of the husband on Emily’s dying lips. The husband who would inherit the wealth or her stepson? Though a retired detective, Poirot steps in to unravel the truth. Hercule Poirot is called upon to investigate the death by Captain Hastings, who is a guest at the manor. Narration: First person from Hastings Point of Viewīook Summary: The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha ChristieĮmily Inglethorp, the rich mistress of Styles Court manor, is found dead. Major Characters: Hercule Poirot, Arthur Hastings, John Cavendish, Emily Inglethorp, Alfred Inglethorp, Cynthia Murdoch, Mary Cavendish, Evie Howard, Lawrence Cavendish, Inspector Japp
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