While the Light Lasts
(Autor) Agatha ChristieSome of Agatha Christie's earliest stories - including her very first - which show the Queen of Crime in the making... A macabre recurring dream ... revenge against a blackmailer ... jealousy, infidelity and a tortured conscience ... a stolen gemstone ... the haunting attraction of an ancient relic ... a race against time ... a tragic love triangle ... a body in a box ... an unexpected visitor from beyond the grave... Nine quintessential examples of Agatha Christie's brilliance are contained in this new collection of early short stories - including the very first one she ever wrote - and provide a unique glimpse of the Queen of Crime in the making.
Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie was a renowned British author known for her detective novels and short stories. She is best known for creating iconic characters such as Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Christie's works are characterized by clever plot twists, intricate puzzles, and surprising endings. Her most famous work, "Murder on the Orient Express," has become a classic of the mystery genre. Christie's contributions to literature include popularizing the "whodunit" genre and establishing herself as the best-selling novelist of all time. Her influence on the mystery genre continues to be felt to this day.