Description:
(English Author Known for Her Detective Novels and Short Stories)
Agatha Christie, known as the ‘Queen of Crime,’ was a renowned English writer who wrote over 66 detective novels. She is best known as the creator of Belgian detective ‘Hercule Poirot’ and village lady ‘Miss Marple.’ She is credited for writing the world’s longest running play ‘The Mousetrap.’ Her first successful publication was ‘The Mysterious Affair at Styles’ which introduced her character ‘Poirot.’ According to ‘Index Translationum,’ her books have been translated into 103 different languages, and her works rank third after the works of William Shakespeare and the Bible, as the world’s most widely published books. Her novel ‘And Then There Were None’ deserves special mention as her best-selling novel. Around 100 million copies of the novel have been sold till now. For her noteworthy contribution in the field of detective stories, she received several awards, such as ‘Grand Master Award’ and ‘Edgar Award.’ A number of films, television series, video games, and comics have been made based on her stories. Her character ‘Poirot’ is the only fictional character for which ‘The New York Times’ published an obituary, which is a clear indication of the character’s popularity.
Birthday
September 15, 1890 (Virgo)
Born In
England
Alternative names
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller
City
Torquay, England
Died on
January 12, 1976
Spouse/Ex-
Archibald Christie (m. 1914–1928), Max Mallowan (m. 1930–1976)
Parents
Frederick Alvah Miller
Clarissa Margaret Boehmer
Children
Rosalind Hicks
Relatives
Louis Montant Miller, Margaret Frary Miller
When did Agatha Christie publish her first novel?
Agatha Christie published her first novel, "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," in 1920.
How many books did Agatha Christie write in total?
Agatha Christie wrote a total of 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections in her lifetime.
Which Agatha Christie novel is considered her best work?
Many consider "And Then There Were None" to be Agatha Christie's best work, known for its suspenseful plot and twist ending.
What is the most famous detective created by Agatha Christie?
Hercule Poirot is the most famous detective character created by Agatha Christie, known for his meticulous investigative skills.
Which Agatha Christie novel has sold the most copies worldwide?
"And Then There Were None" holds the record for being Agatha Christie's best-selling novel, with over 100 million copies sold globally.