A Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick and an instant New York Times bestseller. Nina de Gramont's The Christie Affair is a stunning novel which reimagines the unexplained eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie in 1926 that captivated the world. 'A novel that literally out-Christies Agatha.' - Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal 'Scintillating' - Daily Mail In 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. Only I know the truth of her disappearance. Iâm no Hercule Poirot. Iâm her husbandâs mistress. Agatha Christieâs world is one of glamorous society parties, country house weekends, and growing literary fame. Nan OâDeaâs world is something very different. Her attempts to escape a tough London upbringing during the Great War led to a life in Ireland marred by a hidden tragedy. After fighting her way back to England, sheâs set her sights on Agatha. Because Agatha Christie has something Nan wants. And itâs not just her husband. Despite their differences, the two women will become the most unlikely of allies. And during the mysterious eleven days that Agatha goes missing, they will unravel a dark secret that only Nan holds the key to . . . Romance, enigma and wit in bucketloadsâ - Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory âA genuine marvelâ - Kristin Hannah, author of Firefly Lane âIngeniousâ - AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird
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Maria
2022-02-28
A little ambivalent on what I really think about this book, but it sure didnât turn up quite as I expected it to be. A little mystery, and a bit of romance, and historical touch to make it all a bit more serious.