The Complete Christie: An Agatha Christie Encyclopedia
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Complete Christie: An Agatha Christie Encyclopedia
By (Author) Matthew Bunson
Simon & Schuster
Gallery
5th October 2000
United States
Classifications
General
Fiction
Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers
Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000
Reference works
823.912
Short-listed for Agatha Awards (Nonfiction) 2000
Physical Properties
Paperback
464
Width 191mm, Height 235mm, Spine 25mm
799g
Description
Which poison was used most frequently in Agatha Christie's novels How many of her novels featured a butler Exactly where on the train were the suspects located in Murder on the Orient Express How many actors have portrayed Hercule Poirot Join author Matthew Bunson, whose ENCYCLOPEDIA SHERLOCKIANA was compared to 'a box of the best chocolates' by mystery author Anne Perry, in this entertaining and highly enjoyable tour of the vast world of mystery created by Christie. Whether you've read every title in the giant Christie canon, or are just discovering her writing, THE COMPLETE CHRISTIE reveals in delectable detail why the mystique, fascination, and brainteasing fun of the mysteries penned by the century's most successful writer remain forever undiminished.
Author Bio
Matthew Bunson is the author or coauthor of more than twenty books, including the acclaimed ENCYCLOPEDIA SHERLOCKIANA, THE VAMPIRE ENCYCLOPEDIA, and PROPHECIES: 2000. He has served as a consultant to documentaries on the Arts & Entertainment Channel and the BBC.
