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“The Mysterious Affair at Styles” is a detective novel written by Agatha Christie. It was her first published novel and also the first to feature her famous detective, Hercule Poirot. The novel was written during World War I and was first published in 1920.
The story is set in the English countryside at Styles Court, where an elderly, wealthy woman named Emily Inglethorp is found dead. The death is initially thought to be from natural causes, but suspicion soon falls on her husband, her stepsons, and other household members due to the presence of poison. Hercule Poirot, a former Belgian detective who has taken refuge in England during the war, is asked to investigate the case.
The novel is a classic “whodunit” mystery, filled with red herrings, plot twists, and a complex puzzle for readers to solve. Agatha Christie’s writing style and the introduction of Hercule Poirot established her as a prominent figure in the mystery genre, and “The Mysterious Affair at Styles” marked the beginning of her long and successful writing career.
If you enjoy classic mystery novels, especially those with a brilliant detective, “The Mysterious Affair at Styles” is a must-read. It’s the first of many Poirot novels and remains a beloved classic in the genre.
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