Agatha Christie A Reader's Companion Author:vanessa Wagstaff, Stephen Poole A lavish labour of love full of colour photographs taking the reader into Agatha Christie's world decade by decade, Beginning with her first published book in 1920. Over 260 colour photographs include: historic locations of Christie's family mansion, Abney Hall, aerial photographs of Devon and Burgh Island, period ephemera relating to some of th... more »e fictional characters, full spread first UK and US dust jackets and period poisons are studied recalling her professional work and background as a dispenser in the first World War, which kick started her interest in the detective story. The text enables the reader to dip into each novel, giving the background to the novel, the storyline, first reviews and descriptions of binding s and editions. This book was received with delight by Chorion plc and Agatha Christie Ltd.« less