{"product_id":"agatha-christies-poirot-the-greatest-detective-in-the-world-paperback","title":"Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Greatest Detective in the World - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Aldridge\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMark Gatiss\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eAgatha Christie\u003c\/b\u003e (Created by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFrom the very first book publication in 1920 to the recent film release of \u003cem\u003eDeath on the Nile\u003c\/em\u003e, this investigation into Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot celebrates a century of probably the world's favourite fictional detective.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book tells his story decade-by-decade, exploring his appearances not only in the original novels, short stories and plays but also across stage, screen and radio productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoirot has had near-permanent presence in the public eye ever since the 1920 publication of \u003cem\u003eThe Mysterious Affair at Styles\u003c\/em\u003e. From character development, publication history and private discussion concerning the original stories themselves, to early forays on to the stage and screen, the story of Poirot is as fascinating as it is enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the author's original research, review excerpts and original Agatha Christie correspondence, \u003cem\u003ePoirot: The Greatest Detective in the World\u003c\/em\u003e is a lively and accessible history of the character, offering new information and helpful pieces of context, that will delight all Agatha Christie fans, from a new generation of readers to those already highly familiar with the canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Mark Aldridge is Associate Professor of Screen Histories at Solent University, Southampton. His previous publications include the definitive book about the film and television adaptations of Agatha Christie's work, \u003cem\u003eAgatha Christie on Screen\u003c\/em\u003e, which was published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2016. Originally from Devon, he now lives in Hampshire with his partner, James, and is currently writing \u003cem\u003eAgatha Christie's Marple\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 x 8.3 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 03, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768137318688,"sku":"9780008296643","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1f46bceff53f1fcc05001c9985c82c93.webp?v=1780325627","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/agatha-christies-poirot-the-greatest-detective-in-the-world-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}