Book Review The Murder on the Links is a classic murder mystery novel by Agatha Christie, first published in 1923. It is one of the early novels in Christie’s Hercule Poirot series, featuring the famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, who is summoned to France to investigate a brutal murder. The novel is full of twists and turns, and is a great example of Christie’s skill … Continue reading Happy 100th Birthday, The Murder on the Links!
“Murder on the Orient Express” is a 2017 mystery movie directed by Kenneth Branagh, based on the classic detective novel of the same name by Agatha Christie. The movie features an ensemble cast that includes Kenneth Branagh, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Derek Jacobi, Leslie Odom Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Ridley. The story follows world-renowned detective Hercule Poirot (played … Continue reading Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
The Queen of Crime loves to write a mystery set on a train. While The Murder on the Orient Express is her most famous work set on a train, here are five other deadly train rides penned by Agatha Christie. The Mystery of the Blue Train (Hercule Poirot, 6) Robbery and brutal murder aboard a luxury transport ensnares the ever-attentive Hercule Poirot in The Mystery of … Continue reading Reading List: Six Agatha Christie Train Mysteries
If you’ve got the post-holiday blues and yearn to travel, here are 10 globetrotting adventures to whet your appetite. Set in lovely locales and bustling cities to lull you into a false sense of security- but be wary of your fellow guests- some are deadly! Murder at the Grand Hotel by Isabella Bassett (Lady Caroline Murder Mysteries, 1) Meet Lady Caroline, banished to the French … Continue reading Reading List: 10 Hotel Mysteries Set During the Golden Age of Detective Fiction
The 1930s was a decade of great change and upheaval, marked by the Great Depression, the rise of fascism in Europe, and the looming threat of a second world war. In popular culture, however, the 1930s were also a time of great fascination with mysteries and detective fiction. The decade saw the rise of many iconic characters and series, from Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot to … Continue reading 1930s Mysteries: An Overview
Welcome to Read Christie 2023! Read Christie 2023 is the official reading challenge from Agatha Christie Ltd, which explores 12 stories and themes throughout the year. This year’s theme is Methods and Motives in Agatha Christie’s novels. Agatha Christie Ltd. picks a book to read at the start of each month. Follow along with our monthly blog reviews of the books. To learn more about how … Continue reading #ReadChristie2023: Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie (1940)
The 1930s saw the rise of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, and many of the most iconic mystery novels were published during this period. Here are 10 popular mystery books of the 1930s: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie (1934): This classic novel features Christie’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, as he investigates a murder that occurs aboard the luxurious Orient Express. … Continue reading Reading List: 10 Popular Mysteries of the 1930s
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (1926): This novel, which is widely regarded as one of Christie’s greatest works, features the detective Hercule Poirot and centers around the murder of a wealthy industrialist in a small English village. The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (1920): Christie’s first published novel, this story features the debut of detective Hercule Poirot and takes place … Continue reading Reading List: 6 Popular Mysteries of the 1920s
Hercule Poirot is one of the most famous fictional detectives of all time. Created by the British author Agatha Christie, Poirot has been the protagonist of 33 novels, more than 50 short stories, and several plays and films. He is known for his meticulous attention to detail, his ability to solve the most complex cases, and his distinctive appearance and mannerisms. Poirot was introduced to … Continue reading Hercule Poirot: An Introduction
“Death on the Nile” is a mystery-thriller film directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also stars as the lead character, detective Hercule Poirot. The movie is based on the 1937 novel of the same name by Agatha Christie and is a sequel to the 2017 movie “Murder on the Orient Express.” The film features an all-star cast that includes Branagh, Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Russell Brand, … Continue reading Movie Review: Death on The Nile (2022)
Golden Age of Detective Fiction 