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THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES

THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES

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THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES

by Christie, Agatha

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Toronto: The Ryerson Press, 1920. First Canadian edition of the AUTHOR'S FIRST BOOK and first to feature Belgian private detective Hercule Poirot. Issued from sheets of the true first edition (NY; John Lane, 1920) and preceding the London edition (Bodley Head, 1921). We record only one other copy offered for sale and are able to locate only one copy in libraries. Recased with new endpapers added, lettering touched up and cloth coated. Spine a little tanned otherwise near fine. Housed in matching clamshell case lined in silk. Rare. THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF POIROT

Synopsis

Written in 1916, during World War I, The Mysterious Affair at Styles is Agatha Christie’s first published novel. The story introduces the author’s world-famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, as well as Lieutenant (later Captain) Hastings and Inspector (later Chief Inspector) Japp. The mystery begins with Poirot settling in England near the home of Emily Inglethorp. When Emily is killed, Poirot must apply his detective skills to solve the mystery based on a few seemingly random clues. The book includes maps of the house, the murder scene, and a drawing of a fragment of a will.

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Bookseller
Quill & Brush US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
52258
Title
THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES
Author
Christie, Agatha
Book Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Publisher
The Ryerson Press
Place of Publication
Toronto
Date Published
1920
Weight
0.00 lbs
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AUTHOR'S FIRST BOOK;

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