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By (author) Gramont Nina de
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A stunning novel which reimagines the unexplained eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie in 1926 that captivated the world.
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‘Literally out-Christies Agatha’ – Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal
Nina de Gramont”s The Christie Affair reimagines the unexplained eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie that captivated the world.
In 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. Only I know the truth of her disappearance.
I’m no Hercule Poirot.
I’m her husband’s mistress.
Agatha Christie’s world is one of glamorous society parties, country house weekends, and growing literary fame.
Nan O’Dea’s world is something very different. Her attempts to escape a tough London upbringing during the Great War led to a life in Ireland marred by a hidden tragedy. After fighting her way back to England, she’s set her sights on Agatha. Because Agatha Christie has something Nan wants. And it’s not just her husband.
Despite their differences, the two women will become the most unlikely of allies. And during the mysterious eleven days that Agatha goes missing, they will unravel a dark secret that only Nan holds the key to . . .
A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
The Instant New York Times Bestseller
‘Storytelling at its very finest’ – My Weekly
‘Scintillating’ – Daily Mail
‘Romance, enigma and wit in bucketloads’ – Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory
‘A genuine marvel’ – Kristin Hannah, author of Firefly Lane
‘Ingenious’ – AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird
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Nina de Gramont’s beautifully written imaginative history of Agatha Christie’s disappearance plays out alongside a parallel murder mystery that
could have flowed straight from the pen of the great AC herself. An inspired tapestry of fact and fiction places the story perfectly in its historical context. The result is
a novel that literally out-Christies Agatha. An exciting, moving and delightful read
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I was enthralled, moved and entertained by The Christie Affair. This is
a book which has it all – romance, enigma and wit in bucketloads. What’s more,
its devilishly good plot could out-do those written by Agatha Christie herself
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Elegant, ingenious and hugely enjoyable, Nina de Gramont’s The Christie Affair is both an infamous mystery wonderfully explored, and
a compelling story of love, adversity, determination and hope
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The Christie Affair is
a genuine marvel.
An astonishingly clever novel that manages to be both a deeply satisfying mystery and a profoundly moving story about lost love and the many ways in which grief can shape one’s character. Full of unexpected twists and written in beautiful prose . . . Nina de Gramont takes this thread of a story and weaves it into a rich and vibrant tapestry
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A completely fascinating and fabulous piece of storytelling. I paced myself as I did not wish to miss one detail of its clever and twisty plot. Bravo to the skill and imagination of the author
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A delightful puzzle of a book, so cleverly constructed but with real heart and soul. The ingenious yet playful mystery
keeps you turning the pages right till the end, but the real treasure of the book is the poignant tragedy buried deep in its core.
Such a moving and satisfying read
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An intriguing tale of love and tragedy with a plot as ingenious as one of Agatha”s own mysteries
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A scintillating, speculat
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