Agatha Christie was a British mystery novelist, playwright, and short story writer. She was born in Torquay, England in 1890 and died in 1976. She is considered one of the greatest writers in the history of crime fiction and is often referred to as the "Queen of Crime."
In the case of Agatha Christie, some of her works have passed into the public domain in certain countries because the copyright has expired. For example, in the United States, works published before 1927 are considered to be in the public domain.
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Get this Audiobook for FREE NOW! 🎁 30-Day Free Trial → Click Here: https://mybooktoread.com Chapter 1 of "The Unexpected Guest" by Agatha Christie opens with the introduction of the main character, Richard Abernethie, who has just arrived at a house in the countryside of England, under mysterious circumstances. He finds the front door open and walks into a room where he discovers a woman standing over the body of her dead husband, Gregory Banks. Richard is initially stunned by the sight but soo...