Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie whose real name was Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller was born in September 15, 1890 in Torquay, Devon, England. She worked at a hospital as a nurse during World War 1. She then later worked at a pharmacy, which influenced most of work. In 1914 she married Archibald Christie, an aviator in the Royal Flying Corps. In 1926 the couple fought after her husband revealed that he was in love with another woman, and that he wanted a divorce. Her husband left their house in Sunnigdale, Berkshire to spend the weekend with his mistress. That same evening Agatha disappeared, only leaving a letter for her secretary saying that she was going to Yorkshire. They spilt up in 1928, two years after she found out that her husband was having an affair. In 1930 Christie married Max Mallowman who was an archeologist. Their marriage was happy and lasted till she died in 1976. Christie’s travels with her husband contributed background to some of her works. She was awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1956 to honour her literary works. Christie’s health began to fail during 1971-1974, but she continued writing. She died on January 12, 1976. She is buried in St.Mary’s Churchyard in Cholsey.

Other Facts:

- Two other novels written by Agatha Christie are "Death on the Nile" and "Cards on the Table"

- She signed over the rights of the play "The Mousetrap" to her grandson.

- Queen Elizabeth II gave her the "Order of Dame Commender of the British Empire"

- During her first marriage she published her first novel “The Mysterious Affair at Styles.”

- The novel "And Then There Were None" is also published and filmed under the title "Ten Little Indians"

Citation:

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agatha_Christie

- www.agathachristie.com/

- christie.mysterynet.com/