The Mysterious Affair at Styles: The Iconic Debut of Hercule Poirot in a Masterclass of Mystery

by Agatha Christie, Zenith Maple Leaf Press

The world's greatest detective makes his unforgettable first appearance…
When wealthy Emily Inglethorp is found dead in her locked bedroom at Styles Court, suspicion falls on everyone—especially those set to inherit her vast fortune. Was it poison? A family betrayal? Or something far more cunning?

Enter Hercule Poirot, the eccentric Belgian detective with a sharp mind and impeccable moustache, making his legendary debut in this groundbreaking mystery. With methodical precision and a flair for the unexpected, Poirot dissects alibis, uncovers secrets, and pieces together the truth behind one of the most perplexing murders in fiction.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles is Agatha Christie's very first novel, a dazzling introduction to the Queen of Crime's unmatched talent for crafting intricate plots and unforgettable characters.

"The most ingenious and entertaining of Christie's early mysteries."
– The New York Times

"Where it all began—Poirot's brilliance is as captivating today as it was in 1920."
– CrimeReads

Rediscover the book that launched a literary legacy and introduced one of the most beloved detectives in the world.

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🕵️ The very first Hercule Poirot novel—perfect for new fans and longtime admirers

🔍 A classic locked-room mystery packed with red herrings and clever twists

🖋️ Written with Christie's signature wit, elegance, and brilliant plotting

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211 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 7, 2025

About the author

Agatha Christie also wrote romance novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, and was occasionally published under the name Agatha Christie Mallowan.

Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE (née Miller) was an English writer known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world's longest-running play, the murder mystery The Mousetrap, which has been performed in the West End of London since 1952. A writer during the "Golden Age of Detective Fiction", Christie has been called the "Queen of Crime". She also wrote six novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott. In 1971, she was made a Dame (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to literature. Guinness World Records lists Christie as the best-selling fiction writer of all time, her novels having sold more than two billion copies.

This best-selling author of all time wrote 66 crime novels and story collections, fourteen plays, and six novels under a pseudonym in romance. Her books sold more than a billion copies in the English language and a billion in translation. According to Index Translationum, people translated her works into 103 languages at least, the most for an individual author. Of the most enduring figures in crime literature, she created Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple. She atuhored The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in the history of modern theater.

Associated Names:
Agata Christie
Agata Kristi
Агата Кристи (Russian)
Агата Крісті (Ukrainian)
Αγκάθα Κρίστι (Greek)
アガサ クリスティ (Japanese)
阿嘉莎·克莉絲蒂 (Chinese)