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Read Christie 2023
2nd October 2023
Join the official reading challenge, Read Christie 2023. This month we are reading Murder on the Orient Express.
A Note from an Agatha Christie Purist
Agatha Christie expert, Chris Chan, on Poirot being portrayed by different actors and Kenneth Branagh’s Poirot moustache.
The Role of Famed Detective Hercule Poirot
Exploring the rise of Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot who has globally cemented his place in popular culture.
8 facts about Agatha Christie’s Greenway
We've picked a few of our favourite facts about Christie'sformer home
How many of these Christie references have you seen?
From an episode of Family Guy to Eminem’s latest song, discover some surprising references to Agatha Christie.
Discover the design process behind the Christie stamps
Discover Royal Mail’s Special Stamp creation process from the stamp subject decision to design of the stamps.
An interview with Sophie Hannah
Sophie Hannah reveals the roots of her Christie obsession and tells us all about new novel Closed Casket.
Agatha Christie’s Creation of Hercule Poirot
Discover what encourage Agatha Christie to write her first detective novel and create Hercule Poirot.
Thirteen facts about The Thirteen Problems
On Friday the 13th we bring you 13 facts about May’s Book of the Month, The Thirteen Problems.
Share photos of your Agatha Christie bookshelf
Discover Queen of Crime fans Agatha Christie bookshelves on Twitter and Instagram and share your own.
