by Agatha Christie (Author)
The Mysterious Affair at Styles was Christie's first published novel, introducing Hercule Poirot, Inspector (later, Chief Inspector) Japp, and Arthur Hastings. Poirot, a Belgian refugee of the Great War, is settling in England near the home of Emily Inglethorp, who helped him to his new life. His friend Hastings arrives as a guest at her home. When the woman is killed, Poirot uses his detective skills to solve the mystery. This is also the setting of Curtain, Poirot's last case. The book includes maps of the house, the murder scene, and a drawing of a fragment of a will.
Number of Pages: 150
Dimensions: 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: October 03, 2014
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Mysterious Affair at Styles
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 5.5
Point Value: 9
