Published in 1920, The Mysterious Affair at Styles is a renowned crime fiction book that has become a classic in today’s times. The author of the detective fiction novel is none other than Agatha Christie, who is known as the ‘Queen of Crime.’ It is Agatha Christie’s first novel, and this is where the author has introduced her iconic character, detective Hercule Poirot.
Set during World War I, the story takes place at Styles Court, where Emily Inglethorp, a rich matriarch, gets murdered. The story is narrated by Captain Arthur Hastings, who is a friend of Hercule Poirot. The case gets more entangled as Emily is found dead under suspicious circumstances.
Agatha Christie has a writing style that makes her books page-turners, so with The Mysterious Affair at Styles is the case, where the narration is super fast with an engaging plot. The novel has been adapted into various formats, including plays and television dramas.
For those who love reading mystery thrillers, The Mysterious Affair at Styles is an apt read that is filled with suspense and thrill. Agatha Christie’s legacy is what we all are aware of, but everything has started with The Mysterious Affair at Styles.