Agatha Christie
The Mother of the Cozy Mystery
$31.19
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
14 July 2026
Summary
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 f…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781507225387 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1507225385 |
| Author: | Nancy West |
| Publisher: | Adams Media Corporation |
| Imprint: | Adams Media Corporation |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 14 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 290g |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 114mm x 25mm |
| Series: | Pocket Portraits |
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Critics Review
“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
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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