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Agatha Christie, often hailed as the "Queen of Crime," was a prolific British author renowned for her captivating mysteries and ingenious plots. Born in 1890, Christie penned over 60 detective novels, including classics like Murder on the Orient Express and And Then T here Were None. Her keen insight into human nature and intricate storytelling established her as a master of the genre. Christie's iconic characters, such as Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, continue to captivate readers worldwide. With her remarkable ability to craft suspenseful and surprising narratives, Agatha Christie remains a timeless and influential f igure in literature.

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The Mysterious Affair at Styles is a detective novel by Agatha Christie. It was written in the middle of the First World War, in 1916, and first published by John Lane in the United States in October 1920 and in the United Kingdom by The Bodley Head (John Lane's UK Company) on 21 January 1921. It was Christie's first published novel. It introduced Hercule Poirot, Inspector (later, Chief Inspector) Japp, and Arthur Hastings. The true first publication of the novel was as a weekly serial in the The Times. This first mystery novel by Agatha Christie was well received by reviewers.