Christie used her life to explore various fields of her liking such as anthropology, biology and medicine and used their references in her books. She doesn’t just give you a beautifully written story, instead she weaves a tale with carefully measured details.Įach novel or short story she wrote, was inspired by events she has witnessed. Image Courtesy- Īgatha Christie is the Queen of detective fiction, murder mystery and thriller novels. Not only was she named by Guinness World Records as the best-selling author of all time but she was also the first recipient of the Mystery Writers of America award. Winning awards is one thing, winning readers’ hearts is another – Christie has managed to do both thanks to her novels. Life after that took a complete turn- not only did Agatha Christie become a household name, but she also remarried a man called Max Mallowan with whom she led a happy life. These six books were completely different from her usual style. However, in this time frame, it was uncovered that Christie wrote under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott. Nobody knows where she went and for how long this period of silence lasted – many doctors believe she suffered from amnesia as she herself refused to talk about that period. After this heartbreak, Christie disappeared.
She was first married to Archibald Christie who, after 12 years asked for a divorce. In 1920, her first book “Mysterious Affair at Styles” was published and suddenly, Agatha Christie became world famous! The first book Christie wrote was rejected by six different publishers and yet, she didn’t stop trying. Once she realised that medicine was not her area of keen interest, she tried her hand at writing. She also worked as a pharmacy assistant in University College Hospital, England. Christie served as a nurse in a hospital in Devon during the First World War.
Besides her notable literary talent, she was also a healer and caregiver. We’re going to embark on a journey that dives deeper into the life and literary work of the iconic Agatha Christie, so let’s get started!īorn as Dame Agatha Mary Clarisse Miller, she has written 66 detective novels that have stood the test of time. Agatha Christie will provide you with all of that and more. Ever wonder what it’s like to live through a murder mystery? Do you want to solve puzzles and find clues all across the planet – from Baghdad to Mesopotamia to London? Do you want to ‘be’ there rather than read or watch the detective story? Well, if you answered yes to all these questions, worry not.
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