The Mysterious Affair at Styles : 9781774818831

"The Mysterious Affair at Styles"

The Queen of Crime Introduces Her Most Enduring Creation.

Agatha Christie's debut novel, *The Mysterious Affair at Styles*, introduces the world to Hercule Poirot, the eccentric Belgian detective who would become one of the most beloved characters in fiction. Set in the English countryside, the novel follows Poirot as he investigates the murder of Emily Inglethorp, a wealthy elderly woman.

With a cast of suspicious characters, all with their own secrets and motives, Poirot must use his keen observation skills and razor-sharp intellect to untangle the web of lies and deceit. As he meticulously examines the evidence and interrogates the suspects, Poirot uncovers a shocking truth that will leave you guessing until the very end.

"The Mysterious Affair at Styles" is a classic locked-room mystery that is as timeless and suspenseful today as it was when it was first published in 1920. It is a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie and detective fiction in general.

Here are some additional notes:

The novel was adapted into a film in 1980 and a television series in 1990.

The book has been translated into more than 40 languages and has sold over 100 million copies worldwide.

It is considered one of the greatest detective novels of all time.