The Mysterious Affair at Styles

A country estate. A deadly secret. The first case of Hercule Poirot.

Agatha Christie’s The Mysterious Affair at Styles introduces one of the most iconic detectives in literary history: Hercule Poirot. Set during the First World War at the secluded Styles Court estate, the novel follows Captain Arthur Hastings as he reunites with his old friend Poirot to investigate the suspicious death of wealthy heiress Emily Inglethorp. As suspicion falls upon the members of her household, Poirot applies his extraordinary powers of observation and deduction to uncover a carefully constructed web of deception, hidden motives, and family intrigue. With its ingenious plotting and elegant puzzle-like structure, Christie’s debut mystery established the foundation for one of the most successful detective series ever created.

• First published in 1920
• The first novel to introduce Hercule Poirot, Agatha Christie’s legendary detective
• A groundbreaking work of detective fiction featuring murder, deduction, deception, and the classic country-house mystery

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A landmark in the history of crime fiction, The Mysterious Affair at Styles introduced the world to Hercule Poirot and launched the extraordinary career of the “Queen of Mystery,” whose works continue to define the genre.

About the Author

Agatha Christie (1890–1976) was an English novelist and playwright widely regarded as the greatest mystery writer of all time. Creator of the legendary detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, she wrote more than sixty detective novels and numerous short stories, including classics such as The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Murder on the Orient Express, and And Then There Were None. Known as the “Queen of Mystery,” Christie revolutionized crime fiction with her intricate plots, ingenious clues, and unforgettable solutions. Her works have sold billions of copies worldwide and continue to captivate generations of readers.