Agatha Christie was not only the biggest selling writer of detective stories the world has ever known, she was also a mystery in herself, giving only the rarest interviews, declining absolutely to become any sort of public figure, and a mystery too in the manner in which she achieved her astonishing success.
H R F Keating, a crime novelist and respected reviewer of crime fiction, brought together a dozen distinguished writers from both sides of the Atlantic to throw light on this double mystery. Some analyse the art itself; some explain the reasons for her success, not just the books, but also in film and theatre. The approaches are penetrating, affectionate, enthusiastic, analytical, funny - even critical.
Together, they give an almost unique insight into the life and work of the First Lady of Crime.
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Agatha Christie was not only the biggest selling writer of detective stories the world has ever known, she was also a mystery in herself, giving only the rarest interviews, declining absolutely to become any sort of public figure, and a mystery too in the manner in which she achieved her astonishing success.
H R F Keating, a crime novelist and respected reviewer of crime fiction, brought together a dozen distinguished writers from both sides of the Atlantic to throw light on this double mystery. Some analyse the art itself; some explain the reasons for her success, not just the books, but also in film and theatre. The approaches are penetrating, affectionate, enthusiastic, analytical, funny - even critical.
Together, they give an almost unique insight into the life and work of the First Lady of Crime.
Imprint | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | October 2020 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
Authors | H.R.F. Keating |
Introduction by | Sophie Hannah |
Dimensions | 196 x 128 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - B-format |
Pages | 272 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4746-1944-8 |
Barcode | 9781474619448 |
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LSN | 1-4746-1944-4 |