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    The Mysterious Affair at Styles
    The Mysterious Affair at Styles
    The Mysterious Affair at Styles
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    The Mysterious Affair at Styles

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    When Emily Inglethorp is poisoned the police are certain they’ve found the killer, but Hercule Poirot is not so easily satisfied. The sleuth digs deep into a tangled mystery in his debut appearance as the detective hero of Christie’s classic crime series.

    Agatha Christie’s first mystery novel marks the initial appearance of her renowned Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot, known for his impeccably neat appearance, fine mustache, and ability to cut to the core of some of the most complex and puzzling mysteries ever conceived. Summoned to investigate a murder in an elegant English country house, Poirot begins assembling clues and finding reasons to doubt the apparently obvious culprit was actually responsible for the murder. Riddles and secrets multiply as documents vanish, secret alliances are unveiled and the seemingly unsolvable is broken wide open. Deliberately conceived and written to puzzle devoted mystery fans, The Mysterious Affair at Styles has delighted readers since its first publication in 1920 and marks a perfect entry point for those new to the author or her unforgettable sleuth.

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMint Editions
    Release dateSep 22, 2020
    ISBN9781513265544
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    Agatha Christie

    Agatha Christie is known throughout the world as the Queen of Crime. Her books have sold over a billion copies in English with another billion in over 70 foreign languages. She is the most widely published author of all time and in any language, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. She is the author of 80 crime novels and short story collections, 20 plays, and six novels written under the name of Mary Westmacott.

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    • 5/5
      The Mysterious Affair at Styles is the first of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot series. It's not the best, but that doesn't mean it isn't good. Here the reader is introduced to Poirot and his quirkiness for the first time when he must solve the murder of rich woman. The clues kept coming in and the entire time, I was trying to guess who the culprit was. Of course, I was wrong, but that's not unusual with Christie's works. If you like mysteries, you'll like this book.
    • 4/5
      Poirot and Hastings visit Styles St Mary, where Emily Inglethorpe has died horribly by poison. Although this is the very first of Agatha Christie's Poirot novels, it really isn't the place to start on this delightful series. Styles is charming and well-written, and Poirot and Hastings appear in the genesis of their glory, but the story itself is quite fussy, with many convoluted timelines and clues. This gives the novel a dated feel that Christie's later works don't suffer from.I would highly recommend every Christie fan read this book, but if you're new to reading her, start with a later work, i.e. from at least the 1930s.
    • 4/5
      This is the first Agatha Christie book I've read and what better place to start than her first published book and the first Hercule Poirot book.

      I never knew what to expect from her books but I've been pleasantly surprised. Many would say that the writing style is very old fashioned but what is one to expect from a novel that is almost 100 years old.

      This is an easy read, told in the first person from the point of view of Hastings and is a nice introduction to the author and characters.
    • 4/5
      Another book that I can’t really review because really? What can you say about a master like Christie? I think what I like best about Poirot is not just that so much of what he detects is based on observation, but that he has a real soft spot for love. Someday, I will make it through all of these!
    • 4/5
      Husbeast and I have been watching a lot of the David Suchet Poirot movies lately, and it occurred to me that I've read very little Agatha Christie (And Then There Were None as part of an assignment in eighth grade, which, honestly, is probably one of the reasons I've read so little Christie since then, and one or two others here and there, mostly, if I remember right, when I've been sick). So, picked up the first Poirot from the library the other day. Enjoyed this one quite a bit, much more than I've ever enjoyed reading Christie before, and I'm going to chalk that up to having been "introduced" to the characters (Hastings, as well as Poirot) in such a delightful way through the television programs. Looking forward to reading more--I already have Peril at End House in the short queue, as I didn't fully understand the solution as presented in the movie we watched (a rarity, that), and I'm hoping the book will tell me something that I missed or that was left out of the film.
    • 3/5
      This was a passable mystery; it seems so very similar to Christie's other books, except that it has a very convoluted plot.
    • 4/5
      So, I'm a forensic scientist (in DNA but still, the whole Solving Crime thing applies). This book had me thinking in the right direction, then changing my mind, then eventually figuring out what I thought was right and then was not.Confused? I was too. But in a fantastic way. This was my first Agatha Christie book, since I figured I'd start at Poirot's first and work my way down, and I must say that I want to go out and buy another tonight. The clues she gives may be hidden, but as Poirot says, "Nothing is insignificant." (paraphrased).Though I was lost in the beginning, not knowing who the POV character was, I quickly caught on. Sometimes the action moved a bit quick, but I didn't overly mind it. The plot, and the clues, seemed to be so over-the-top complicated that it made me wonder if any of these types of crimes would happen in real life. But that's why I'm reading a fiction book - an escape from real life.I enjoyed following the crazy little Belgian's thinking, eventually coming to conclusions she wanted me to, agreeing with Hastings (who I knew would just have to be wrong) and disagreeing with Hastings and finding myself pausing to go, "Okay, what does that really have to do with anything?"There's a reason Agatha Christie is the "#1 Best Selling Author of Mystery." Her cozy mysteries are fun, entertaining, and take a bit of detective work to figure out. And since I've heard that this isn't considered one of the "best" novels, I only have more to look forward to.
    • 3/5
      This is the first of the famed Agatha Christie's book written in 1920. It takes place during The Great War and Hastings the narrator has just been invalided out as he called it. He goes to stay with a friend at a old estate known as Styles. It is here that Hastings first takes on his role as the famed ex- Belgian policeman Hercule Poirot's Watson.

      After Hastings spent a few weeks the estate the matriarch of the Cavendish family succumbs to poisoning. Fortunately Poirot is living near the estate as part of an exiled group of Belgians that had been aided by the murder victim and he begins to become the caricature he later exemplifies. A mustache twirling, little grey cell using Sherlock.

      The tale twists and flips with Poirot putting the small puzzle pieces together all the while a Perry Mason style court case has already begun. It is an illustrious beginning to a long career until his final adventure written in 1975 named CURTAIN
    • 4/5
      Agatha Christie is one of the masters of the "cozy" mystery. What was most amusing about this novel was the way the narrator of the story vacillated between admiration for Poirot and condescension for what the narrator assumed were the failings of age - and of course all the wrong turns he took trying to figure things out ahead of Poirot.
    • 4/5
      Christie's first! A star is born.
    • 4/5
      This is the first book Agatha Christie published and the one that introduced Hercule Poirot to the world. The story was inspired by her experiences working at the Torbay Dispensary during WWI and of all the criticisms that could be thrown at her stories, no one could accuse her of not knowing her poisons. This is especially true of this book where an understanding of how two chemical compounds interact is key to solving the murder. But this book uses two of Christie's key devices, misdirection and the assembling of all the suspects for the denouement. Wonderful
    • 3/5
      Introducing Poirot! Captain Hastings, invalided out of the army during the first World War, is visiting acquaintances at Styles Court, when his hostess is poisoned. Fortunately he finds a friend staying in the village who can help - a Belgian, ex-police, refugee... and Poirot makes his debut! Very enjoyable!
    • 5/5
      There isn't much to say that hasn't been said about Christie or monsieur Poirot. Again, at Styles, the chance meeting of Poirot and a friend from the continent in England is a bit contrived, but there wouldn't be much of a story if he hadn't been invited to investigate the murder of Mrs. Inglethorp.
    • 4/5
      Mr. Hastings, our narrator, is visiting his old friend John Cavendish at his country estate called Styles when John's recently remarried step-mother, Mrs. Emily Inglethorpe, dies of strychnine poisoning inside a bedroom locked from the inside. Was the murderer her new husband, Alfred, who is greatly disliked and distrusted by the household? Or could it have been one of her step-sons, John or his lazy brother Lawrence? Perhaps John's wife Mary, or Emily's protogee, Cynthia? Hastings calls in another old friend, recently retired Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, to investigate.This is the first Hercule Poirot mystery and was elegantly plotted, masterfully written, and quite logical in method. A very entertaining book and a quick read. I do see, however, that I will likely need to keep pen and pad handy to take notes when reading Ms. Christie!
    • 4/5
      Apparently, Agatha Christie - who had never written a book before - wrote this book in response to a complaint that there were no crime novels where all the facts were known to the reader, as well as the detective, before the denouement which weren't solvable in the first few chapters. This is the book, narrated by Hastings, that introduces us to Hercule Poirot.Hastings has been invalided out of the war, and while convalescing, is invited back to Styles, the country home of an old acquaintance, John Cavendish. While there, a crime occurs, and on wishing out loud that a great detective he met in Europe was here to help them, Hastings discovers that Poirot is, in fact, living in the nearby village, as a Belgian refugee from the war. And so Poirot gets involved in the case, and finally brings the criminal to justice.I've read many books by Christie in the past, but I can't remember if I've read this one before. So earnest was I (previously) in reading the clues to solve the crime (which I never did) that I hadn't realised before that Christie is quite funny; written at the same period as P.G. Wodehouse was writing, while not being as uproariously funny, it has a similar sense of humour.Poirot (speaking of the criminal) : "... We must be so intelligent that he does not suspect us of being intelligent at all."I acquiesced."There, mon ami, you will be of great assistance to me."I was pleased with the compliment. There had been times when I hardly thought that Poirot appreciated me at my true worth."Yes," he continued, staring at me thoughtfully, "you will be invaluable."This was naturally gratifying, ...Poor old Hastings would like to think of himself as the romantic lead, or at least the great detective (since he often thinks that Poirot is no longer on his game), but is usually seen by the other cast members as a sympathetic shoulder to lean on.Christie (and occasionally Poirot) misdirects us gaily until the last moment, when Poirot explains all. There are, of course, the odd coincidence, and a few instances of great good luck. I might have docked stars for my not being able to solve the crime (*sour grapes*), but I'll give them back for the unexpected humour. And the hint of romance doesn't hurt; there's nothing so sweet as requited love.I must say that, while reading Poirot's dialogue, I kept thinking of David Suchet playing the part (though admittedly his eyes aren't green). Kudos to him for getting the part down.
    • 4/5
      First Agatha Christie in which a device she is to use frequently is introduced into the novel of unusual complexity for her usual plotting. See _Evil Under the Sun_, _Death on the Nile_, for other examples.
    • 5/5
      I own every single Agatha Christie book ever written - every play, every book under Mary W... and I'm going to reread every single one interspersed with Anne Perry's two series. My mother and I worked hard to scour used bookstores for my collection and they deserve to be honoured.
    • 3/5
      I downloaded this onto my Kindle from Project Gutenberg free of charge. Set in Essex in WW1, this is Christie’s first published novel – it introduces the famous Belgium detective Hercule Poirot and also features Inspector Japp and Captain Hastings, who narrates the story.

      Mrs. Inglethorpe is found early in the morning suffering convulsions and dies from suspected poisoning. She was alone in her room and the doors opening onto her room are all locked from the inside. Suspects include her much younger and universally disliked, second husband and her two step-sons who stand to benefit from her will in the event of her death. Her ward, a nurse and her daughter-in-law and even the doctor are also under suspicion.

      Using his ‘little grey cells’ and clues in the form of a fake beard, a crushed cup and the remains of a will found burned in the fireplace, Poirot investigates and despite the seemingly impossible nature of the crime (the famous locked door syndrome) it isn’t long before he has the answer.

      I found this rather slow. I’m glad I didn’t start my reading of Christie’s novels with this one as I’m certain I wouldn’t want to read any more had I not already read the far superior The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.
    • 4/5
      The very first Hercule Poirot book I believe, and quite good!
    • 4/5
      In this book, Christie introduces us to who is her arguably most memorable character - Hercule Poirot. Those familiar with Christie's books and their television and movie adaptations should be interested in reading the establishment of Poirot, Hastings, and Japp and discovering how their relationships evolved from their beginnings in this book to the much warmer friendships, especially between Poirot and Hastings, depicted in later books. The mystery itself is typical Christie, complete with red herrings and twists and turns.
    • 4/5
      How have I managed to get this far in life without reading ANY Agatha Christie? Came across this lovely audiobook quite by chance at the library and set about to rectify the omission. So glad that I did. The first of the Hercule Poirot novels, we meet the fastidious Belgian detective and his upright friend, Arthur Hastings. Hastings is visiting his good friend John Cavendish and his lovely wife Mary. Of course, nothing is ever as it seems. In typical country house mystery fashion, the doyenne of the manor is apparently poisoned, right before the appalled family's eyes leaving a house full of suspects. The Cavendish family quickly enlists Arthur's little foreign detective friend to investigate. Charmingly narrated by Penelope Dellaporta, the mystery rips right along. Her clipped English tones helped keep David Suchet's voice out of my head.
    • 2/5
      I liked the book, but I made a serious mistake when I first approached it: I underestimated Agatha Christie. The last time I read Agatha Christie was in high school (The ABC Murders and Murder on the Orient Express) and now I had thought her dated and perhaps even less-than- sophisticated! I was struck by the density of the cast list, the plot, the motives and the subterfuges. I anticipate returning to this book again and being able to appreciate it more with each re-reading or re-telling.

      As much as I love Nadia May, she was miscast for this book. The narrator is a 45 year-old male Captain coming in from the Front. Despite Nadia May's versatility, there was no way to ignore that she wasn't a 45 year-old male Captain coming in from the Front! There is a scene early on wherein Captain Hastings looks out the window to see Lawrence Cavendish walking with Cynthia Murdoch. In my mind's eye, I saw Miss Marple peering out the window! Later, as Captain Hastings expresses his crush on Mary Cavendish or even later, proposes to Cynthia Murdoch, it took me aback.

      Redacted from the original blog review at dog eared copy, Hercule Poirot Mysteries (1-4): Mini Op-Ed Reviews, 10/10/2011 and; The Msyterious Affair at Styles, 10/14/2011
    • 5/5
      As usual, Hercule solves the crime! I adore all things Agatha and Hercule is my favorite sleuth.
    • 4/5
      Very enjoyable debut of both Christie and Poirot.
    • 4/5
      While I am not a huge fan of the character Poirot this is still an excellent little crime caper and more impressive that it was Christie's First published book. While I did think the plot was overly clever / complicated that is what you want in a who-dun-it, isn't it?
    • 4/5
      I had completely forgotten that I'd checked out the Recorded Books audio edition a little over seven months ago when I checked it out again. In fact, I couldn't remember a thing. I feel chagrined that I didn't figure out many of the clues again. That's okay -- Hastings is such an oblivious twit (loved it when he said he didn't consider himself dense), that he made me feel better about my own failures.Good thing for the case that the villain hadn't sense enough to eat one of the clues. One puzzle that wasn't answered at all is how Hastings managed to be as active as he was. After all, in the third paragraph he informs the readers that he was on a month's sick leave after spending months in a convalescent home. True, he doesn't state why he was invalided home from the [World War I] front, so it could have been disease rather than a wound, but all that walking, helping to break down a locked door, etc.??Not bad, but I still prefer Miss Marple to Hercule Poirot. I'm not happy with the fact that one of Poirot's actions caused unnecessary public expense.Notes:In British English, a 'chemist' can be what we call a 'pharmacist' in the USA.When Poirot states he will hang [the killer] as high as Haman, that is a reference to the villain of the Biblical Book of Esther. That was a height of 50 cubits, which would be nearly 74 feet / 22.5 meters (almost 86 feet / 26.175 meters if the Royal Egyptian cubit was meant), so that's pretty high.
    • 4/5
      This is the first time I have picked up an Agatha Christie novel and I'm wondering what took me so long?!This was her debut novel introducing Hercule Poirot and it was a great read. It had all the characteristics of a good murder mystery and I especially enjoyed that Hercule gave the reader all the same clues that he had and left it up to the reader to figure out, if they can. I thought I had it figured out and then they threw me for a loop! I will check out more from this series!
    • 4/5
      This was an audio book read by David Suchet, the wonderful actor who portrays Hercule Poirot in the PBS mysteries. He reads the book in a very proper English accent except when he is reading Poirot's dialog and then he does his wonderful Belgium accent. The story is who killed Mrs. Inglethorpe with a huge house full of suspencts. Poirot is there to solve the murder for Inspector Japp with a great plot twist at the end.
    • 4/5
      Invalided home from the Great War, Arthur Hastings is pleased to bump into his old friend, John Cavendish, and be invited to spend time at Cavendish's family estate, Styles. In a happy coincidence, Hastings long acquaintance, Hercule Poirot, is also in the neighbourhood as he has refugeed from Belgium. Poirot's proximity is particularly advantageous as shortly after Hastings's arrival, John Cavendish's stepmother dies suddenly and from apparent poisoning. But with the astute Belgian detective about, no murderer is safe.It was fascinating to read Agatha Christie's first novel and see just how well her mystery crafting skills were already developed in this first foray. I found Hastings to be a bit pretentious but having a somewhat unlikeable narrator didn't diminish the joy of the book. It's interesting to see here that while there is some humour, it's not quite as pervasive as in some of Christie's other novels, which often leave me chorting. While I was not as misled as the narrator, I still was in the dark about whodunnit until the final reveal, always a bonus in a mystery novel.
    • 3/5
      Although I liked the brisk narrative pace and quality of the author's writing, the actual story did little to enthrall me. The plotting was clever in its way but it didn't leave me in any great suspense like you'd expect from such a book.This was my first sample of Poirot. He reminds me of Mason's French Inspector Hanuad, though Hanuad is a much more absorbing character. That's not to say I dislike Poirot, however, as he was the best actor in this tale.

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    The Mysterious Affair at Styles - Agatha Christie

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