The Mysterious Affair at Styles: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition

Agatha Christie

Mar 2009 · Hercule Poirot Mysteries Book 1 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

Hercule Poirot solves his first case in the Agatha Christie novel that started it all, now in a fully restored edition that features a “missing chapter” along with commentary from Christie expert John Curran.

Who poisoned the wealthy Emily Inglethorp and how did the murderer penetrate and escape from her locked bedroom? Suspects abound in the quaint village of Styles St. Mary—from the heiress's fawning new husband to her two stepsons, her volatile housekeeper, and a pretty nurse who works in a hospital dispensary.

With impeccable timing, and making his unforgettable debut, the brilliant Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is on the case.

 

Ratings and reviews

Agatha Christie is really good at what she does. She had me fooled once or twice in this book. The reasons I don't give it five stars is because 1. there are a lot of characters and it's hard to follow who's who, and 2. I think there's a bit of a language and cultural barrier because I'm an American living in the 21st century and they are some terms and behaviors I don't understand. This is the second book of hers that I've read and I look forward to reading more.

Agatha Christie is an amazing author. Wonderful little murder mystery.. great introduction to detective Hercule Poirot! The pilot and pacing moved quickly, the characters are devolped well, and Poirot is a genius. READ THE BOOK!

I love Agatha Christie books!!! The way she twists and turns a mystery is pure genius!!! I can't wait to start another one. Agatha Christie mysteries are very hard to put down. I would recommend this to anyone!!!!

About the author

Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. Her books have sold more than a billion copies in English and another billion in a hundred foreign languages. She died in 1976, after a prolific career spanning six decades.