The Mysterious Affair at Styles

Agatha Christie

2023年3月 · Hercule Poirot 第 6 冊 · Aegitas

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The Mysterious Affair at Styles is a classic mystery novel by Agatha Christie, first published in 1920. It is the first book to feature the beloved detective Hercule Poirot, who would go on to become one of the most iconic figures in mystery fiction. The novel follows Poirot as he investigates the death of Emily Inglethorp, a wealthy widow living at Styles Court. The case is further complicated by her will and the shady behavior of some of the people living in the house. The novel is a masterful example of Christie's writing style, which is filled with twists, turns and red herrings. As the reader follows Poirot through the investigation, they are presented with multiple suspects and motives for the crime. Each clue brings them closer to solving the case, but also leads to more questions and theories about what really happened. By the end of the novel, it is clear that Christie has crafted an intricate and engaging mystery that keeps readers guessing until the very last page. The characters in The Mysterious Affair at Styles are just as memorable as the plot. From the eccentric Poirot to the mysterious Alfred Inglethorp and all of his suspicious associates, each character brings something unique to the story. Even minor characters like Mary Cavendish and Cynthia Murdoch help to add depth and intrigue to the narrative. Christie's writing allows readers to connect with each character in a meaningful way, making them feel invested in their fate.

Overall, The Mysterious Affair at Styles is an excellent example of classic mystery fiction. With its complex plot and colorful cast of characters, it is easy to see why this book has been so popular for over a century. Whether you're a fan of Agatha Christie or just looking for a good mystery to read, this novel is sure to keep you entertained from start to finish.

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Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language, 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 is the author of eighty crime novels and short-story collections, nineteen plays, two memoirs, and six novels written under the name Mary Westmacott. She first tried her hand at detective fiction while working in a hospital dispensary during World War I, creating the now legendary Hercule Poirot with her debut novel The Mysterious Af air at Styles. With The Murder in the Vicarage, published in 1930, she introduced another beloved sleuth, Miss Jane Marple. Additional series characters include the husband-and-wife crime-fighting team of Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, private investigator Parker Pyne, and Scotland Yard detectives Superintendent Battle and Inspector Japp. Many of Christie’s novels and short stories were adapted into plays, films, and television series. The Mousetrap, her most famous play of all, opened in 1952 and is the longest-running play in history. Among her best-known film adaptations are Murder on the Orient Express (1974) and Death on the Nile (1978), with Albert Finney and Peter Ustinov playing Hercule Poirot, respectively. On the small screen Poirot has been most memorably portrayed by David Suchet, and Miss Marple by Joan Hickson and subsequently Geraldine McEwan and Julia McKenzie. Christie was first married to Archibald Christie and then to archaeologist Sir Max Mallowan, whom she accompanied on expeditions to countries that would also serve as the settings for many of her novels. In 1971 she achieved one of Britain’s highest honors when she was made a Dame of the British Empire. She died in 1976 at the age of eighty-five. Her one hundred and twentieth anniversary was celebrated around the world in 2010.