Agatha Christie, a middle-class English crime writer who preferred to be known as a housewife, is the world’s bestselling novelist. Since her death in 1976, her work has been translated into over 100 ...

All summer long, Torre Abbey hosts the popular Mechanical Marvels exhibition, showcasing quirky and curious creations that fascinate visitors of all ages. The Torre Abbey Annual Summer Fair on August ...

Agatha Christie's murder mysteries are made all the more compelling by the author's personal expertise, reveals Kathryn Harkup's new book V is for Venom By George Bass 18 June 2025 ...

A new book, V for Venom, by a chemist-turned-author Kathryn Harkup reveals why Agatha Christie 's poison plots were so accurate – and why we still can't get enough of a good cosy murder mystery ...

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Agatha Christie autographing French editions of her books, circa 1950. (Hulton Archive / Getty Images) Challenge accepted.

One letter from February 1946 shows Collins attempting to persuade Christie to accept the cover of The Hollow, writing: “My Dear Agatha, I am so sorry that you do not like the jacket.

Agatha Christie wrote a letter in response, listing her own 10 favourite books. But she left one of her classics out of the ranking. Writing to her fan, Christie said: "My own 10 would certainly ...

The Dollar Book Swap operates on a simple yet brilliant concept. People bring in their used books, and in return, they get store credit to use towards other books. It’s like a literary circle of life.