Author: KEATING, H.R.F.
Title: Agatha Christie - First Lady of Crime
Description: London, Weidenfeld and Nicolson. 1977, First Edition. (ISBN: 0297772953). Hard Cover, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A Very Good + unmarked copy with VG+ complete dustjacket which is protected by a plastic cover. Agatha Christie was not only the biggest selling writer of detective stories the world has ever known and a creator of mysteries that have delightedly baffled millions, indisputedly the 'First Lady of Crime', but she was mystery herself. A mystery in that she eschewed personal publicity for most of her long life. The crime novelist Keating has assembled a dozen distinguished writers from both sides of the Atlantic to throw light on this mystery and the approaches are various - penetrating, affectionate, enthusiastic, analytical, funny even critical. Numerous illustrations highlight many fascinating aspects of Agatha Christie's career. A1A. Very Good/Very Good.

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