Books with title The Mysterious Affair at STYLES

This edition includes 10 illustrations. From legendary author Agatha Christie, The Mysterious Affair at Styles is the writer’s very first published novel, published in 1920, and features the debut of Hurcule Poirot, a detective in the tradition of Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes. Readers are introduced to Poirot – who stands only five foot four and sports a distinctive pointed mustache – through the eyes of Lieutenant Arthur Hastings amid the mayhem of the story, which features literary devices now ubiquitous in the mystery genre, in no small thanks to Christie: a large manor house estate, a murder and a cast of suspects who each has their own secrets.

Agatha Christie introduces the world to her detective extraordinaire Hercule Poirot in this ‘cozy mystery’ classic. The Mysterious Affair at Styles was Christie's first published novel, introducing not only the Belgian super-sleuth but also Inspector (later, Chief Inspector) Japp, and Arthur Hastings. When we first meet Poirot, a Belgian refugee of the Great War, he is settling in England near the home of Emily Cavendish, who helped him to his new life. His friend Hastings arrives as a guest at her home. When a woman is killed, Poirot uses his detective skills to solve the mystery.The Times Literary Supplement (3 February 1921) gave the book an enthusiastic, if short, review, which stated: "The only fault this story has is that it is almost too ingenious." It went on to describe the basic set-up of the plot and concluded: "It is said to be the author's first book, and the result of a bet about the possibility of writing a detective story in which the reader would not be able to spot the criminal. Every reader must admit that the bet was won."The New York Times Book Review (26 December 1920), was also impressed: “Though this may be the first published book of Miss Agatha Christie, she betrays the cunning of an old hand ... You must wait for the last-but-one chapter in the book for the last link in the chain of evidence that enabled Mr. Poirot to unravel the whole complicated plot and lay the guilt where it really belonged. And you may safely make a wager with yourself that until you have heard M. Poirot's final word on the mysterious affair at Styles, you will be kept guessing at its solution and will most certainly never lay down this most entertaining book.”The story is told in the first person by Hastings, and features many of the elements that have become icons of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, largely due to Christie's influence. It is set in a large, isolated country manor. There are a half-dozen suspects, most of whom are hiding facts about themselves. The plot includes a number of red herrings and surprise twists.

Who poisoned the wealthy Emily Inglethorpe, and how did the murderer penetrate and escape from her locked bedroom? Suspects abound in the quaint village of Styles St. Mary--from the heiress's fawning new husband to her two stepsons, her volatile housekeeper, and a pretty nurse who works in a hospital dispensary. Making his unforgettable debut, the brilliant Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is on the case. The key to the success of this style of detective novel, writes Elizabeth George in her Introduction, lies in how the author deals with both the clues and the red herrings, and it has to be said that no one bettered Agatha Christie at this game. (Goodreads)

Deluxe Edition of Hercule Poirot’s Stunning DebutExperience anew Agatha Christie's first book with 500 footnotes and original essays on Christie’s life, Poirot’s creation, poison, true crime inspirations, history and culture.Published nearly a century ago, “The Mysterious Affair at Styles” introduced to the world Hercule Poirot and launched the career of Agatha Christie. The Britain that was familiar to readers of that time has vanished, but you can experience it afresh only in this edition from Peschel Press.This version of “Styles” comes with more than 500 footnotes, describing unusual words, common expressions, cultural references, and other unfamiliar phrases, cultural institutions, objects, and people. All of the maps and art found in the original edition are included. Plus, there are essays written exclusively for this edition on the world of Christie and “Styles,” plus a chronology and complete list of Christie’s books.“The Complete, Annotated Mysterious Affair at Styles” makes a unique gift for a Christie fan, and a wonderful reintroduction to the compelling world she created.Other Books by Bill Peschel and Peschel PressTHE 223B CASEBOOK SERIESSherlock Holmes Victorian Parodies and Pastiches: 1888-1899Sherlock Holmes Edwardian Parodies and Pastiches I: 1900-1904Sherlock Holmes Edwardian Parodies and Pastiches II: 1905-1909Sherlock Holmes Great War Parodies and Pastiches I: 1910-1914Sherlock Holmes Great War Parodies and Pastiches II: 1915-1919Sherlock Holmes Jazz Age Parodies and Pastiches I: 1920-1924Sherlock Holmes Jazz Age Parodies and Pastiches II: 1925-1930The Early Punch Parodies of Sherlock HolmesTHE RUGLEY POISONER TRUE CRIME SERIESThe Illustrated Life and Career of William PalmerThe Times Report of the Trial of William PalmerThe Life and Career of Dr. William Palmer of RugeleyTHE COMPLETE, ANNOTATED SERIESThe Complete, Annotated Secret AdversaryBy Agatha ChristieThe Complete, Annotated Mysterious Affair at StylesBy Agatha ChristieThe Complete, Annotated Whose Body?By Dorothy L. SayersOTHER BOOKSHell’s Casino (Amazon Kindle Worlds)Writers Gone Wild

Agatha Christie introduces the world to her detective extraordinaire Hercule Poirot in this ‘cozy mystery’ classic. ‘Styles’ was Christie's first published novel, introducing not only the Belgian super-sleuth but also Inspector (later, Chief Inspector) Japp, and Arthur Hastings. When we first meet Poirot, a Belgian refugee of the Great War, he is settling in England near the home of Emily Cavendish, who helped him to his new life. His friend Hastings arrives as a guest at her home. When a woman is killed, Poirot uses his detective skills to solve the mystery. The Times Literary Supplement (3 February 1921) gave the book an enthusiastic, if short, review, which stated: "The only fault this story has is that it is almost too ingenious." It went on to describe the basic set-up of the plot and concluded: "It is said to be the author's first book, and the result of a bet about the possibility of writing a detective story in which the reader would not be able to spot the criminal. Every reader must admit that the bet was won." The New York Times Book Review (26 December 1920), was also impressed: “Though this may be the first published book of Miss Agatha Christie, she betrays the cunning of an old hand ... You must wait for the last-but-one chapter in the book for the last link in the chain of evidence that enabled Mr. Poirot to unravel the whole complicated plot and lay the guilt where it really belonged. And you may safely make a wager with yourself that until you have heard M. Poirot's final word on the mysterious affair at Styles, you will be kept guessing at its solution and will most certainly never lay down this most entertaining book.” The story is told in the first person by Hastings, and features many of the elements that have become icons of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, largely due to Christie's influence. It is set in a large, isolated country manor. There are a half-dozen suspects, most of whom are hiding facts about themselves. The plot includes a number of red herrings and surprise twists.

Meet Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie's first published novel “Everything must be taken into account. If the fact will not fit the theory---let the theory go.” ― Agatha Christie, The Mysterious Affair at Styles When a weathly English widow dies of strychnine poisoning, the illustrious inspector Hercule Poirot is called in to determine which of the family members is at fault. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This ebook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it.Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes Get your next Xist Classic title for Kindle here: http://amzn.to/1A7cKKl Find all our our books for Kindle here: http://amzn.to/1PooxLl Sign up for the Xist Publishing Newsletter here. Find more great titles on our website.

Styles was Christie's first published novel, introducing Hercule Poirot, Inspector (later, Chief Inspector) Japp, and Arthur Hastings. Poirot, a Belgian refugee of the Great War, is settling in England near the home of Emily Cavendish, who helped him to his new life. His friend Hastings arrives as a guest at her home. When the woman is killed, Poirot uses his detective skills to solve the mystery. This is also the setting of Curtain, Poirot's last case.With original illustrations

There has been a murder at Styles Court. Detective Poirot comes out of retirement to solve who would want the rich heiress Inglethorp dead, and would have the impudence to poison her. The jagged plot turns keep Poirot - and the reader - guessing as suspicion shifts from one peculiar character to the next. Published in 1986 by Bantam The Agatha Christie Mystery Collection is a lovely leatherette edition, perfect for any mystery fan.

When an aging heiress is found fatally poisoned, the amazing Hercule Poirot, brilliant Belgian criminal investigator, is brought out of retirement to solve the case.In this classic tale of murder, jealousy, and greed, Agatha Christie introduced the famed sleuth, who is immediately confronted by mysteries within a mystery: a door bolted from the inside of the victim’s room; the disappearance of a coffee cup believed to have held the poison; the charred remains of a will, a strange fragment of fabric, and a curious rug stain found near the body.All are puzzling pieces of evidence in a crime for which there is no shortage of suspects, not the least of which are the victim’s philandering husband, an assortment of unhappy relatives, and an extremely outspoken hired companion.A perennial favorite with mystery fans since it was first published in 1921, this entertaining and tautly constructed murder mystery easily placed its author among the most accomplished and entertaining writers in the genre.