Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie was a British mystery author. She was born in Torquay, England, in 1890. She wrote 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections. She is the best-selling fiction writer of all time.

Early Life

Christie was taught at home by her mother. She loved reading and writing from a young age. She worked as a nurse during World War I. She wrote her first mystery novel while working at a pharmacy, where she learned about poisons.

Big Achievements

Christie created the famous detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Her books have sold over 2 billion copies. Her play The Mousetrap is the longest-running show in theater history. She is called the Queen of Crime.

Fun Facts

• Christie's books have been translated into over 100 languages.
• The Mousetrap has been running in London since 1952.
• She once disappeared for 11 days, and the case remains a mystery.

Did You Know?

Christie is the best-selling fiction writer of all time, with over 2 billion books sold. Only the Bible and Shakespeare's works have sold more copies. Her books are still read and loved around the world.