The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920)

This is an extract from The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie Published in 1902

In this opening scene we are introduced to Agatha Christie’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, for the first time. Poirot is ultimately enlisted to investigate the death of Emily Inglethorp at Styles Court, the Essex Manor house where he is staying as a guest.