The Mysterious Affair at Styles, published in 1920, was Agatha Christie’s first crime novel and the first outing for her world famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot.

Complete and unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by Barry Forshaw.

When Arthur Hastings is injured during World War One and sent back to England, his old friend John Cavendish invites him to recuperate at his country house, Styles Court. Despite the beautiful surroundings, Hastings detects that all is not well amongst the inhabitants of the house. His suspicions are confirmed when John’s wealthy step-mother, Emily Inglethorp, is found dead in her bedroom; she has been poisoned and the door is locked from the inside. Who could have murdered her and how did they do it? Hastings calls on his old friend Hercule Poirot to uncover the truth of this baffling crime.
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Media	Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released	April 11, 2023
ISBN13	9781035004898
Publishers	MacMillan Collector's Library
Pages	320
Dimensions	94 × 150 × 25 mm · 158 g
Language	English

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