1. Agatha Christie Authorof And Then There Were None

2. Agatha Christie, The Author Agatha Christie was one of the most prolific and admired mystery writers of the twentieth century.Agatha Christie was one of the most prolific and admired mystery writers of the twentieth century. She was born Agatha May Clarissa Miller in 1890 in the southwest part of England where many of her novels and plays are set.She was born Agatha May Clarissa Miller in 1890 in the southwest part of England where many of her novels and plays are set. As a child, finding it difficult to express herself, she first turned to music. Later in life she took up writing.As a child, finding it difficult to express herself, she first turned to music. Later in life she took up writing.

3. Agatha Christie, The Author During World War I, Christie worked as a nurse while her husband Archie Christie, a fighter pilot, was off at war.During World War I, Christie worked as a nurse while her husband Archie Christie, a fighter pilot, was off at war. Shortly after her 1914 marriage to Archie, she wrote her first mystery novel.Shortly after her 1914 marriage to Archie, she wrote her first mystery novel. It was written as a result of a bet. Her sister Madge wagered Agatha that writing a detective novel would be too difficult a task.It was written as a result of a bet. Her sister Madge wagered Agatha that writing a detective novel would be too difficult a task. Although she completed it in a year, it was not published until 1920.Although she completed it in a year, it was not published until 1920.

4. Agatha Christie, The Author In 1926, the Christies divorced after Archie fell in love with another woman.In 1926, the Christies divorced after Archie fell in love with another woman. She later married Max Mallowan, an archaeologist she met in Mesopotamia, and had a long, stable marriage with him.She later married Max Mallowan, an archaeologist she met in Mesopotamia, and had a long, stable marriage with him.

5. Agatha Christie’s Characters: Hercule Poirot Her famous detective Hercule Poirot was introduced in her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles.Her famous detective Hercule Poirot was introduced in her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. She featured Poirot in over 30 novels.She featured Poirot in over 30 novels. In her diary, Christie explained that she had always found him insufferable.In her diary, Christie explained that she had always found him insufferable. Hercule Poirot died in Curtain, and he was so well loved as a character that he received a front-page obituary in the New York Times.Hercule Poirot died in Curtain, and he was so well loved as a character that he received a front-page obituary in the New York Times.

6. Agatha Christie’s Characters: Jane Marple After marrying her second husband Max, she created her most loveable antagonist, Miss Jane MarpleAfter marrying her second husband Max, she created her most loveable antagonist, Miss Jane Marple Miss Marple is a senior citizen in the fictional but very British village of St. Mary Mead.Miss Marple is a senior citizen in the fictional but very British village of St. Mary Mead. Miss Jane Marple appears to be bumbling, but she solves complex mysteries in twelve novels through her observation and intuition.Miss Jane Marple appears to be bumbling, but she solves complex mysteries in twelve novels through her observation and intuition.

7. Agatha Christie’s Characters: Jane Marple Miss Marple represents the homely style of mystery that defined the Golden Age of British fiction of the 1920s and 1930s.Miss Marple represents the homely style of mystery that defined the Golden Age of British fiction of the 1920s and 1930s. Christie had a great fondness for Miss Marple, who was apparently based on Christie's grandmother.Christie had a great fondness for Miss Marple, who was apparently based on Christie's grandmother.

8. Agatha Christie: The Author At the height of her career, Christie wrote two novels that she intended to be published after her death.At the height of her career, Christie wrote two novels that she intended to be published after her death. They were the last cases of her two great detectives, Hercule Poirot in Curtain and Jane Marple in Sleeping Murder.They were the last cases of her two great detectives, Hercule Poirot in Curtain and Jane Marple in Sleeping Murder. When she wrote the novels, Christie had not thought she would live so long.When she wrote the novels, Christie had not thought she would live so long.

9. Agatha Christie: The Author Following the success of the film version of Murder on the Orient Express in 1974, Christie authorized the release of Curtain, in which Poirot is killed off.Following the success of the film version of Murder on the Orient Express in 1974, Christie authorized the release of Curtain, in which Poirot is killed off. Upon seeing the great success of Curtain, Christie did give permission sometime in 1975 to release Sleeping Murder, but she died in January 1976 before the book could be released.Upon seeing the great success of Curtain, Christie did give permission sometime in 1975 to release Sleeping Murder, but she died in January 1976 before the book could be released.

10. Agatha Christie: The Author Agatha Christie died on January 12, 1976, at age 85 from natural causes, at Winterbrook House, Cholsey. She is buried at St. Mary's Churchyard in Cholsey, Oxon.Agatha Christie died on January 12, 1976, at age 85 from natural causes, at Winterbrook House, Cholsey. She is buried at St. Mary's Churchyard in Cholsey, Oxon. Christie's only child, Rosalind Hicks, from her first marriage, died on October 28, 2004, also aged 85, from natural causes.Christie's only child, Rosalind Hicks, from her first marriage, died on October 28, 2004, also aged 85, from natural causes. Christie's grandson, Mathew Prichard, now owns the royalties to his grandmother's works.Christie's grandson, Mathew Prichard, now owns the royalties to his grandmother's works.

11. Agatha Christie’s Accomplishments In 1971, five years before her death, she was named Dame of the British Empire.In 1971, five years before her death, she was named Dame of the British Empire. This was to honor her for writing:This was to honor her for writing: 66 mystery novels 21 short story collections 19 screenplays 7 romantic novels she wrote under the name of Mary Westmacott 2 books of poetry 2 autobiographical works 1 children’s book

12. Agatha Christie’s Accomplishments She wrote an average of 2 novels a year through her working life.She wrote an average of 2 novels a year through her working life. Christie has been called, by the Guinness Book of World Records among others, the best-selling writer of fiction of all time.Christie has been called, by the Guinness Book of World Records among others, the best-selling writer of fiction of all time. Her books are only outsold by The Bible and William Shakespeare.Her books are only outsold by The Bible and William Shakespeare. An estimated one billion copies of her novels have been sold in English, and another billion in 103 other languages.An estimated one billion copies of her novels have been sold in English, and another billion in 103 other languages.

13. Agatha Christie’s Accomplishments Agatha Christie has been acknowledged as the Queen of the Golden Age of British Fiction.Agatha Christie has been acknowledged as the Queen of the Golden Age of British Fiction. Her stage play The Mousetrap holds the record for the longest run ever in London.Her stage play The Mousetrap holds the record for the longest run ever in London. It opened at the Ambassadors Theatre on November 25, 1952, and as of 2006 is still running after more than 20,000 performances.It opened at the Ambassadors Theatre on November 25, 1952, and as of 2006 is still running after more than 20,000 performances.

14. Agatha Christie’s Accomplishments In 1955, Christie was the first recipient of the Mystery Writers of America’s highest honor, the Grand Master AwardIn 1955, Christie was the first recipient of the Mystery Writers of America’s highest honor, the Grand Master Award Also in 1955, her play Witness for the Prosecution was given an Edgar Award by the MWA, for Best Play.Also in 1955, her play Witness for the Prosecution was given an Edgar Award by the MWA, for Best Play. Most of her books and short stories have been filmed, some many times over and most have also been adapted for television and radio.Most of her books and short stories have been filmed, some many times over and most have also been adapted for television and radio.

15. And Then There Were None By Agatha Christie

16. And Then There Were None AKA: Ten Little IndiansAKA: Ten Little Indians Published in 1939. Published in 1939. The novel soon became a best-seller, gaining critical success along with its popularity. The novel soon became a best-seller, gaining critical success along with its popularity. Critics praise the novel’s intricate plotting and innovative technique, noting that in it, Christie adds new twists to the mystery genre. Critics praise the novel’s intricate plotting and innovative technique, noting that in it, Christie adds new twists to the mystery genre.

17. And Then There Were None It was first published in England as Ten Little Niggers in 1939. It was first published in England as Ten Little Niggers in 1939. The book was renamed And Then There Were None, from the closing line of the nursery rhyme, for publication in the United States because the original title was deemed too offensive for the American public. The book was renamed And Then There Were None, from the closing line of the nursery rhyme, for publication in the United States because the original title was deemed too offensive for the American public. Later, the title would be changed in England to Ten Little Indians. Later, the title would be changed in England to Ten Little Indians.

18. And Then There Were None The novel is hailed as the best selling crime novel of all time with over 100 million copies sold to dateThe novel is hailed as the best selling crime novel of all time with over 100 million copies sold to date Most scholars, along with her devoted fans, consider And Then There Were None to be one of the best mystery novels ever written. Most scholars, along with her devoted fans, consider And Then There Were None to be one of the best mystery novels ever written.

19. And Then There Were None After Christie adapted the novel for the stage, it enjoyed successful runs in both England and America and was twice adapted for film. After Christie adapted the novel for the stage, it enjoyed successful runs in both England and America and was twice adapted for film. It has also been translated into several different languages. It has also been translated into several different languages. It has even been made into a computer game! It has even been made into a computer game!