The Mysterious Affair at Styles: The First Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition: A classic locked-room mystery from renowned author ... fiction. (Hercule Poirot Mysteries, 1)

ISBN: 0062984632

Author: Christie, Agatha

Condition: Used

Its tempting to say that Agatha Christie is a genius and let it go at that, but the worlds had plenty of geniuses. Agatha Christie is something special.-Lawrence Block, New York Times bestselling authorIn this official and fully restored edition, Hercule Poirot solves his first case in the Agatha Christie novel that started it all, now featuring a missing chapter and exclusive content from the Queen of Mystery.Who poisoned the wealthy Emily Inglethorp and how did the murderer penetrate and escape from her locked bedroom? Suspects abound in the quaint village of Styles St. Mary-from the heiress's fawning new husband to her two stepsons, her volatile housekeeper, and a pretty nurse who works in a hospital dispensary.With impeccable timing, and making his unforgettable debut, the brilliant Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is on the case.One of the best-loved classic mysteries of all time, The Mysterious Affair at Styles will continue to enchant old readers and introduce Agatha Christies unique storytelling genius to a host of new readers.