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Agatha Christie
5,733 books75.7k followersAgatha 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)
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)
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October 2, 2022
I borrowed this book for free with Prime; this is my honest review. Average 4 stars
The Man in the Brown Suit ***:
-A bit predictable, but the story goes full-circle which was interesting. Lots of adventure.
-Editing: Ill-written phrases such as "so much J heard before she went out", "he had a temperature and sent for the doctor" - every body has a temperature, even a dead one. You need to say high/low temp or fever. Missing words, such as "the" and "a". Wrong names. Wrong gender. Wrong words such as heroics vs. hysteria.
-At 19% I was actually confused at whom the ladies were referring to as "this young man of yours". I still confused at 28% as to why a picture of a train should be dangerous. At 33%, I'm not too sure why they are having a convo as to "there are so many unhappy marriages".
-I had to LOL when Colonel Race used the previous lecture on "why women worship physical strength in men" and practiced on Anne. It wasn't lost on her that he felt really good.
They Came to Baghdad *****:
-Everyone came to Baghdad! Interesting story with many people, some more important than the others. Caught me off guard as to whom was responsible but it all made sense.
-Mrs. Clipp was hilarious. I couldn't get enough of her.
-I found Victoria a bit immature and naïve. She tells everyone everything when it's supposed to be hush-hush.
-I really liked Mr. Dakin.
-Fun name dropping.
-Editing here again is not at its best: Missing words, wrong words. "Partir, say mourir un peu" "say" s/b "c'est". Sad vs. sadly, direct vs. directly, Baghdad for America and vice-versa. Ill-written sentences such as "This day week?". Timing is wrong "approximately 1:45" s/b 12:45.
-I had a big problem understanding what this meant; I'm sure it's wrong somehow: "Various dark-skinned young men made tentative love to her, others lent her books to read...". I'm like, "WHAT?!"
The Man in the Brown Suit ***:
-A bit predictable, but the story goes full-circle which was interesting. Lots of adventure.
-Editing: Ill-written phrases such as "so much J heard before she went out", "he had a temperature and sent for the doctor" - every body has a temperature, even a dead one. You need to say high/low temp or fever. Missing words, such as "the" and "a". Wrong names. Wrong gender. Wrong words such as heroics vs. hysteria.
-At 19% I was actually confused at whom the ladies were referring to as "this young man of yours". I still confused at 28% as to why a picture of a train should be dangerous. At 33%, I'm not too sure why they are having a convo as to "there are so many unhappy marriages".
-I had to LOL when Colonel Race used the previous lecture on "why women worship physical strength in men" and practiced on Anne. It wasn't lost on her that he felt really good.
They Came to Baghdad *****:
-Everyone came to Baghdad! Interesting story with many people, some more important than the others. Caught me off guard as to whom was responsible but it all made sense.
-Mrs. Clipp was hilarious. I couldn't get enough of her.
-I found Victoria a bit immature and naïve. She tells everyone everything when it's supposed to be hush-hush.
-I really liked Mr. Dakin.
-Fun name dropping.
-Editing here again is not at its best: Missing words, wrong words. "Partir, say mourir un peu" "say" s/b "c'est". Sad vs. sadly, direct vs. directly, Baghdad for America and vice-versa. Ill-written sentences such as "This day week?". Timing is wrong "approximately 1:45" s/b 12:45.
-I had a big problem understanding what this meant; I'm sure it's wrong somehow: "Various dark-skinned young men made tentative love to her, others lent her books to read...". I'm like, "WHAT?!"
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September 26, 2022Two excellent stories
That's two more Agatha Christie stories that I hadn't read before.
The Man in the Brown Suit involves a man who falls off the train platform onto the live track and is electrocuted. Shortly after, A woman is murdered in a vacant house and a man in a brown suit is seen leaving the house. The search is on for the man in the brown suit.
They Came to Baghdad is rather more complicated. A young woman meets a young man in the park who flatters her. He is leaving for Baghdad the next day. The young lady is so charmed that she begins seeking a way to follow him there. She manages to get herself enmeshed in a world-changing conspiracy and must work hard to stay alive.
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That's two more Agatha Christie stories that I hadn't read before.
The Man in the Brown Suit involves a man who falls off the train platform onto the live track and is electrocuted. Shortly after, A woman is murdered in a vacant house and a man in a brown suit is seen leaving the house. The search is on for the man in the brown suit.
They Came to Baghdad is rather more complicated. A young woman meets a young man in the park who flatters her. He is leaving for Baghdad the next day. The young lady is so charmed that she begins seeking a way to follow him there. She manages to get herself enmeshed in a world-changing conspiracy and must work hard to stay alive.
86
August 6, 2022
More classic Christie
Two mysteries by Christie with unique characters. Common ordinary people caught up in mystery and showing their merit. The action is exciting and in particular the second takes us back to the charms of the Middle East between wars. Agatha twice again displays her ability to come up with whopping good stories.
Two mysteries by Christie with unique characters. Common ordinary people caught up in mystery and showing their merit. The action is exciting and in particular the second takes us back to the charms of the Middle East between wars. Agatha twice again displays her ability to come up with whopping good stories.
August 12, 2022
Mystery Gold!
Agatha Christie stories never fail to trap one in a pretty problem. Honestly, I can never guess right when it comes to her work, but I like it that way.
This book features two stand alone novels. In both, the main character is a woman. Each gets caught in a mystery by accident, and the adventures are pretty awesome.
Read these just for the thrills...
Christa
Agatha Christie stories never fail to trap one in a pretty problem. Honestly, I can never guess right when it comes to her work, but I like it that way.
This book features two stand alone novels. In both, the main character is a woman. Each gets caught in a mystery by accident, and the adventures are pretty awesome.
Read these just for the thrills...
Christa
July 25, 2022
Vintage but confusing.
Rather confusing with too many “players” to keep track of. The plot(s) are complex to decipher. Not Dame Agatha’s best work.
Rather confusing with too many “players” to keep track of. The plot(s) are complex to decipher. Not Dame Agatha’s best work.
August 10, 2022
Two very different stars.
What can you say about Agatha Christy? The Queen of mysteries. Both stories were, of course, superb. A bit more romance than usual, but truly enjoyable.
What can you say about Agatha Christy? The Queen of mysteries. Both stories were, of course, superb. A bit more romance than usual, but truly enjoyable.
August 31, 2022
Typical Christie - fantastic!
October 12, 2022
Loved the Bagdad story
An excellent journey back in time. As usual, there were fanciful twists and turns, in classic style. A. Light read
An excellent journey back in time. As usual, there were fanciful twists and turns, in classic style. A. Light read
October 19, 2022
silly but fun..
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October 25, 2022
A fun read!
There were enough twists and misleads that kept me guessing to nearly the end. Victoria was a fun character and made me wish I had met her.
There were enough twists and misleads that kept me guessing to nearly the end. Victoria was a fun character and made me wish I had met her.
August 20, 2024
3.75 stars
December 13, 2024
The Man in the Brown Suit was a 2 & They Came to Baghdad a 3.5 so a 3 overall
May 8, 2025
Well....
This was quite the adventure. I feel like I was more interested in how everyone traveled and got along in foreign countries than the stories themselves.
This was quite the adventure. I feel like I was more interested in how everyone traveled and got along in foreign countries than the stories themselves.
November 6, 2022
Great “stand alone” mysteries—not part of a series.
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