The Mysterious Affair at Styles

The Mysterious Affair at Styles was Christie's first published novel. It introduced 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. The true first publication of the novel was as a weekly serial in The Times, including the maps of the house and other illustrations included in the book. A DeepZen Classic digitally narrated by Lauren Williams.

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Release date

Audiobook: 29 March 2021