The Mysterious Affair At Styles (Hercule Poirot)

In "The Mysterious Affair at Styles", Agatha Christie introduces the world to her beloved detective, Hercule Poirot, in this classic mystery set in the English countryside. When the wealthy Emily Inglethorp is found poisoned in her bed, the list of suspects is a closed circle of family and friends with secrets to hide.<br/>As Poirot investigates, he uncovers a web of deception and greed, with suspects ranging from the victim's stepson and his scheming wife to the loyal servant, Evelyn Howard. With a knack for detail and a psychological insight into human nature, Poirot must unravel the mystery before the killer strikes again.<br/>Set against the backdrop of the aftermath of World War I, "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" is a gripping and suspenseful read. Fans of detective fiction and mystery novels won't want to miss this classic debut from Agatha Christie, featuring a cast of intriguing characters, a complex plot, and a twist ending.<br/>The novel's setting, a grand country house in England, adds to the atmosphere of mystery and intrigue. The close-knit group of suspects, all with something to gain or lose from Emily Inglethorp's death, adds to the tension as Poirot uncovers long-held grudges, forbidden love affairs, and hidden motives.<br/>As Poirot delves deeper into the case, he must also confront his own demons and secrets, making "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" a psychological thriller as well as a traditional mystery. The novel's themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal will resonate with readers long after they've turned the final page.<br/>About Author Agatha Mary Clarissa, Lady Mallowan, DBE (15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976), commonly known as Agatha Christie, was an English crime fiction writer. She also wrote romance novels under the name Mary Westmacott but is best remembered for her 80 detective novels and her successful West End theatre plays. Her works, particularly featuring detectives Hercule Poirot or Miss Jane Marple, have given her the title the 'Queen of Crime' and made her one of the most important and innovative writers in the development of the genre.<br/><br/>Christie has been called — by the Guinness Book of World Records, among others — the best-selling writer of books of all time, and the best-selling writer of any kind together with William Shakespeare. Only the Bible sold more with about 6 billion copies. An estimated four billion copies of her novels have been sold. UNESCO states that she is currently the most translated individual author in the world with only the collective corporate works of Walt Disney Productions superseding her. As an example of her broad appeal, she is the all-time best-selling author in France, with over 40 million copies sold in French (as of 2003) versus 22 million for Emile Zola, the nearest contender.