The Agatha Christie Who’s Who by Randall Toye (Illustrated Hardcover)

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A … companion to the works of Agatha Christie, this definitive biographical guide is a valuable reference for all mystery fans. ‘The Agatha Christie Who’s Who contains 50 original illustrations and the first complete bibliography of Agatha Christie’s stories and novels. The more than 2,000 character entries are conveniently arranged in alphabetical order and completely cross-referenced.’ Included are aliases, nicknames, double identities and genealogical backgrounds of each character, their idiosyncrasies, distinguishing features, follies and pleasures. Agatha Christie and author Randall Toye, along with Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Ariadne Oliver, Inspector Japp and Captain Hastings, engage in the delicate process of judging human character with wit, flair and intelligence. Without revealing the murderers, [this book] contains everything there is to know about the world’s favorite mystery personalities.