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Agatha Christie: The Mother of the Cozy Mystery (Pocket Portraits)

by Nancy West (Author) Format: Hardcover

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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!

Inside, 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 literary biography is a celebration of Christie’s literary brilliance and timeless creations. With each page, you’ll learn all there is to know about the bestselling novelist of all time, from her early years to her lasting impact on pop culture.

Whether you’re a longtime admirer of Christie or just beginning your literary adventure, uncover the unexpected mysteries behind the “Queen of Crime” with Agatha Christie!

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Print length

240 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Adams Media
Publication date

July 14, 2026
Dimensions

4.5 x 1 x 6 inches
ISBN-10

1507225385
ISBN-13

978-1507225387

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Literary biography and author biography on the Queen of Crime and Mother of the Cozy Mystery.

A British crime writer, mystery novelist and bestselling novelist who created the cozy mystery.

Christie was famous for her classic mystery whodunit, detective fiction, and crime fiction.

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“Drawing thoughtful connections between Christie’s life and writing, West leaves no stone unturned. Even the most avid mystery fan will come away with a new tidbit about the storied author.”

—Publishers Weekly

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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Adams Media
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 14, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1507225385
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1507225387
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.5 x 1 x 6 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #257,836 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,298 in Author Biographies
- #1,374 in Literary Genre History & Criticism
- #3,493 in Women's Biographies

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