The Mysterious Affair At Styles - Paperback

by Agatha Christie (Author)

The Mysterious Affair At Styles is a classic detective novel written by Agatha Christie. The story is set in the early 20th century in the English countryside, and revolves around the mysterious death of wealthy heiress Emily Inglethorp. The novel follows the investigation led by the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot, who is called in to solve the case.The suspects include Emily's new husband, her stepsons, and a number of household staff. As Poirot delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets, lies, and hidden motives that lead him closer to the truth. Along the way, he must navigate the complex relationships between the characters, and use his keen powers of observation and deduction to solve the case.The Mysterious Affair At Styles is a masterful work of detective fiction, filled with twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end. Christie's writing is crisp and engaging, and her characters are richly drawn and memorable. The novel is a must-read for fans of the mystery genre, and a classic of English literature.First Poirot Case.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Front Jacket

Who poisoned the wealthy Emily Inglethorpe, and how did the murderer penetrate and escape from her locked bedroom? Sus-pects 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."