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Reading List: Agatha Christie’s Top 10 Books According to Agatha Christie

When asked by a Japanese fan, Agatha Christie listed these ten books as the favorites of her own works. And Then There Were None Ten people, each with something to hide and something to fear, are invited to a isolated mansion on Indian Island by a host who, surprisingly, fails to appear. On the island they are cut off from everything but each other and … Continue reading Reading List: Agatha Christie’s Top 10 Books According to Agatha Christie

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How The Queens of Crime Revolutionized The Golden Age of Detective Fiction

Introduction The Golden Age of Detective Fiction, which refers to the period between the two World Wars, witnessed the emergence of several women writers who made significant contributions to the mystery genre. These women writers challenged the male-dominated landscape of detective fiction, and their works continue to inspire readers and writers today. This essay aims to explore the best women mystery writers of the Golden … Continue reading How The Queens of Crime Revolutionized The Golden Age of Detective Fiction

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Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

“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)

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Reading List: 10 Popular Mysteries of the 1930s

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

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Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express (1974)

“The Murder on the Orient Express” is a 1974 film directed by Sidney Lumet and based on the novel of the same name by Agatha Christie. The movie boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman, Sean Connery, and Vanessa Redgrave, among others. The film tells the story of detective Hercule Poirot, who investigates a murder on the famous Orient Express … Continue reading Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express (1974)

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