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Hack, Richard.

Duchess of death : the unauthorized biography of Agatha Christie / Richard Hack. - London : JR Books, 2010. - xxxiii, 284 pages, [8] pages of plates : illustrations, facsimile, portraits ; 24 cm

"Drawing on over 5000 unpublished letters, documents and notes."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-263) and index.

Mystery at Newlands Corner -- Mrs. Miller has a baby -- Coming of age -- Mrs. Archibald Christie -- The mystery writer -- My name is Neele -- Finding Agatha -- Mrs. Max Mallowan -- The tax man cometh -- The sausage factory -- One for the books -- The movie years -- The great entertainer.

A revealing and in-depth biography of the bestselling author, drawing on 5,000 previously unpublished letters, notes, documents and photos from her estate. Although one of the most popular novelists in history, with over 2 billion books sold worldwide, her life is shrouded in secrecy and fuelled by curiosity. Hack offers a compelling portrait at the personal and literary life of the much-loved writer.

ISBN: 9781906779832 190677983X

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB034286 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015500561 Uk

Subjects--Personal Names:
Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Novelists, English--20th century--Biography.
Women novelists, English--20th century--Biography.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biography.

LC Class. No.: PR6005.H66 / Z67 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 823.912