Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery

British Library Publishing is delighted to present aspecial limited edition of 1000 copies of Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery, the bookof the British Library exhibition. This beautiful cloth-bound edition ispresented in a luxurious clamshell box inscribed in foil detail with AgathaChristie’s signature, which opens to reveal an original plot-inspired designelement from the exhibition. A set of five limited-edition prints based onillustrations commissioned specially for the exhibition and a Letter ofAuthenticity complete this unique publication.Agatha Christie is the undisputed Queen of Crime; herclosed-circle mysteries continue to enthral each new generation of readers andtheatregoers. Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery accompanies the majorexhibition at the British Library. Granted unprecedented access by AgathaChristie Ltd and the Christie Archive Trust, Christie fans are offered a rareopportunity to delve into the author’s extraordinary life and a unique insightinto her craft.Drawing on the perspectives, experiences and expertknowledge of a cast of contributors, from writers of crime fiction and Christieexperts, to personalities of stage, screen and theatre, Editors Lucy Rowlandand Martin Edwards weave together the influences and events that shaped herwork and the inspiration she has provided to subsequent writers, directors andperformers. John Curran deciphers her notebooks; David Suchet reveals how heentered the mind of Hercule Poirot; Lucy Foley breaks down the process ofwriting a new Miss Marple novel; and Julius Green details how she turned heringenious writing skills to theatre. Beyond the realm of crime, there are alsofeatures that focus on her love of swimming and surfing; her gift for music,and experiences accompanying her second husband on archaeological digs in Syriaand Iraq.These features showcase gems from the Archive, such asChristie’s brochure from her own journey on the Orient Express, pages fromfamily photograph albums and the handwritten pharmaceutical notes from her workin the dispensary of Torquay’s Red Cross Hospital during the First World War.Covers of collectible first editions, annotated typescripts, playscripts andletters, as well as personal belongings, are all reproduced in beautifuloriginal photography. Step into Agatha Christie’s world and unravel the complexand fascinating life of this remarkable woman.