Agatha Christie: The Mother of the Cozy Mystery
Nancy West
Jul 2026 · Simon and Schuster · Narrated by Pearl Hewitt
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Embark on a journey through the life behind the mother of cozy mysteries like Murder on the Orient Express and And Then There Were None with this captivating literary biography and stunning celebration of Agatha Christie.
Step into the world of history’s most legendary mystery and crime writer—Agatha Christie!
Through one hundred short entries, you’ll get an intimate glimpse into the life, mind, and works of the mother of the cozy mystery. Featuring quotes about—and from—the literary genius and excerpts from her suspenseful stories, this beautifully crafted biography celebrates Christie’s literary brilliance and timeless creations. With each page, you’ll discover the experiences that shaped her classic detective novels, short stories, and plays, from her early years to her lasting impact on popular culture.
Whether you’re a longtime Christie admirer or just beginning your literary adventure, uncover the unexpected mysteries behind the “Queen of Crime” with Agatha Christie!
Step into the world of history’s most legendary mystery and crime writer—Agatha Christie!
Through one hundred short entries, you’ll get an intimate glimpse into the life, mind, and works of the mother of the cozy mystery. Featuring quotes about—and from—the literary genius and excerpts from her suspenseful stories, this beautifully crafted biography celebrates Christie’s literary brilliance and timeless creations. With each page, you’ll discover the experiences that shaped her classic detective novels, short stories, and plays, from her early years to her lasting impact on popular culture.
Whether you’re a longtime Christie admirer or just beginning your literary adventure, uncover the unexpected mysteries behind the “Queen of Crime” with Agatha Christie!
Embark on a journey through the life behind the mother of cozy mysteries like Murder on the Orient Express and And Then There Were None with this captivating literary biography and stunning celebration of Agatha Christie.
Step into the world of history’s most legendary mystery and crime writer—A...
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About the author
Nancy West is professor of English at the University of Missouri and the author of Kodak and the Lens of Nostalgia, and Tabloid, Inc.: Crimes, News, Narratives, as well as the Booklist and Library Journal star-reviewed Masterpiece: America’s Fifty-Year-Old Love Affair with British Television Drama. West’s books have earned her appearances on PBS’s American Experience and the BBC’s The Genius of Photography, as well as keynote talks at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC; the London School of Design; and the Amon Carter Museum. She is a regular contributor to Written By magazine, The Atlantic, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and the Los Angeles Review of Books.
Nancy West is professor of English at the University of Missouri and the author of Kodak and the Lens of Nostalgia, and Tabloid, Inc.: Crimes, News, Narratives, as well as the Booklist and Library Journal star-reviewed Masterpiece: America’s Fifty-Year-Old Love Affair with British Television Dram...
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