The Christie Affair

The Christie Affair

2022

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‘Literally out-Christies Agatha’ - Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal Nina de Gramont's The Christie Affair reimagines the unexplained eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie that captivated the world. In 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. Only I know the truth of her disappearance. I’m no Hercule Poirot. I’m her husband’s mistress. Agatha Christie’s world is one of glamorous society parties, country house weekends, and growing literary fame. Nan O’Dea’s world is something very different. Her attempts to escape a tough London upbringing during the Great War led to a life in Ireland marred by a hidden tragedy. After fighting her way back to England, she’s set her sights on Agatha. Because Agatha Christie has something Nan wants. And it’s not just her husband. Despite their differences, the two women will become the most unlikely of allies. And during the mysterious eleven days that Agatha goes missing, they will unravel a dark secret that only Nan holds the key to . . . *A Reese Witherspoon Book Cub Pick* *Instant New York Times bestseller* ‘Storytelling at its very finest’ - My Weekly ‘Scintillating’ - Daily Mail ‘Romance, enigma and wit in bucketloads’ - Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory ‘A genuine marvel’ - Kristin Hannah, author of Firefly Lane ‘Ingenious’ - AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird

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Too much of the book was Nan's backstory for my liking, but the ending is lovely. Would have liked more Agatha, more of the mystery.

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