Olivia

“To all those who lead monotonous lives in the hope that they may experience at second hand the delights and dangers of adventure.

[author's dedication]”
― Agatha Christie, The Secret Adversary

“There was a moment when I changed from an amateur to a professional. I assumed the burden of a profession, which is to write even when you don't want to, don't much like what you're writing, and aren't writing particularly well.”
― Agatha Christie, Agatha Christie: An Autobiography

“Sitting here with one's knitting, one just sees the facts.

-"The Blood-Stained Pavement”
― Agatha Christie, The Thirteen Problems

“I believe, Messieurs, in loyalty---to one's friends and one's family and one's caste.”
― Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express