Agatha Christie Study Terms

Agatha Christie

British mystery writer; famous for a character named Miss Jane Marple (an elderly woman who acts as an amateur detective). Wrote a murder mystery play titled "The Mousetrap" which ran continuously from 1952 to 2018, making it the longest running play ever. Famous novels: Murder on the Orient Express; And Then There Were None.

Murder on the Orient Express

In this Agatha Christie Novel, Poirot's train back to London stops on heavy snow. A murder is uncovered, and the detective must solve it to continue.

The ABC Murders

Published by Collins Crime Club, this novel features 1st and 3rd points of view. Hercule Poirot receives mysterious letters signed, A.B.C.

And Then There Were None

The United States of this edition was released to the public in 1940. It is Agatha Christie's bestselling book, with 100 million copies bought. The story begins by happening on a deserted island. Aka "Ten Little Indians"

The Mysterious Affair at Styles

This book by Agatha Christie was published in 1920, of which introduced the Detective Hercule Poirot, a well known character in her books.

Sleeping Murder

This book contains the character Miss Marple. In this story, Gwenda Reed goes to find a home for her husband and herself. Gwenda Reed is also from New Zealand.

Death On The Nile

This book takes place along a river in Egypt. Poirot is on vacation, while approached by someone who married her friend's fiance. Jacqueline, her friend, now deeply resents her.

The Unexpected Guest

This is one of Agatha Christie's plays, with a character known as Michael Starkwedder. It happens that he finds Laura, the person who killed the man he found in his study. (or so they thought)

January 12, 1976

When did Agatha Christie die?

September 15, 1890

When was Agatha Christie born?