The Mysterious Affair at Styles: The Original & Unabridged 1920 Classic Murder Mystery (Annotated)

Annotated Content<br/><br/>This fully annotated edition includes:<br/><br/>Historical Context Detailed 20th Century Analysis<br/><br/>A Literary Classic Masterpiece That Belongs on Every Bookshelf!<br/><br/>Agatha Christie's debut novel features Hercule Poirot, her legendary, eccentric Belgian detective!<br/><br/>The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie is a classic murder mystery that was originally published in the United States in 1920.<br/><br/>One morning, the elderly owner of Styles Court was discovered dead from strychnine poisoning. On sick leave, soldier Arthur Hastings seeks the assistance of Belgian inspector Hercule Poirot. Poirot's extraordinary sleuthing qualities are required to solve this mystery, which involves nearly half a dozen suspects, all of whom have their own secrets. This investigation is filled with enthralling twists and turns. This edition includes the original text and illustrations from the 1920 edition.<br/><br/>Sneak Peek<br/><br/>“Yes,” she said quietly, “that was not Evelyn Howard who spoke!” She flung her head up proudly. “This is Evelyn Howard! And she is on the side of Justice! Let the cost be what it may.” And with these words, she walked firmly out of the room.<br/><br/>“There,” said Poirot, looking after her, “goes a very valuable ally. That woman, Hastings, has got brains as well as a heart.”<br/><br/>I did not reply.<br/><br/>“Instinct is a marvellous thing,” mused Poirot. “It can neither be explained nor ignored.”<br/><br/>Summary<br/><br/>Hercule Poirot, a World War I refugee, has settled in England near Styles Court, the country estate of his wealthy benefactor, the elderly Emily Inglethorp. But when Emily is poisoned and the authorities are stumped, Poirot brings his legendary sleuthing skills and talents to the investigation.<br/><br/>The victim's much younger husband, her resentful stepsons, her longtime hired companion, a young family friend working as a nurse, and a London specialist on poisons who happens to be visiting the nearby village are all suspects. They're all hiding something, but none can outwit Poirot as he navigates the clever red herrings and plot twists that earned Agatha Christie her well-deserved reputation as the queen of mystery.<br/><br/>A Remarkable Reprint<br/><br/>At Timeless Publications, our team has taken every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this title has been upheld to the highest standard. This means that the text in this book is the original unabridged edition from the original author's publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title, at its core, is a classic detective novel; it contains words that are strung together with such literary precision. Crime mystery books that you no longer see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift for the classic mystery novels buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection.<br/><br/>Our team is ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. To get your copy of this timeless publication, scroll up to the top of this page and click the "Buy Now" button, and it will be on its way!<br/><br/>Title Details<br/><br/>Original 1920 Edition Classic Detective Novel 5.5 x 8.5 Inches Matte Cover Cream Paper