Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller, Lady Mallowan
- Born:
- September 15, 1890, Torquay, Devon, England
- Died:
- January 12, 1976, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England
- Nationality:
- British
- Profession(s):
- Novelist, Short Story Writer, Playwright
Early Life and Education
- Largely self-educated at home.
- Received some formal education later in Paris.
- Developed a passion for writing from a young age.
Career and Major Achievements
- Published her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, in 1920, introducing Hercule Poirot.
- Created the iconic detective Miss Jane Marple.
- Became the best-selling novelist of all time, with sales exceeding two billion copies.
- Wrote the world's longest-running play, The Mousetrap.
- Awarded the title of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 1971.
- Her life is now subject to considerable academic analysis, making an agatha christie new biography a recurring theme in publishing.
Notable Works
- The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920)
- The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926)
- Murder on the Orient Express (1934)
- Death on the Nile (1937)
- And Then There Were None (1939)
- The Mousetrap (play)
Legacy and Impact
Agatha Christie's enduring legacy lies in her groundbreaking contributions to the detective fiction genre. Her intricate plots, memorable characters, and masterful storytelling have captivated generations of readers and continue to influence writers today. She remains a literary icon and a global phenomenon.