The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Hercule Poirot's First Case): A Brilliant Country-House Murder That Launched a Legend

The iconic detective who changed crime fiction forever makes his unforgettable debut in this deadly, puzzle-packed mystery. In The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Agatha Christie invites readers into a quiet English country estate—where jealousy simmers, secrets hide behind every polite smile, and murder strikes with chilling precision. When the wealthy matriarch Emily Inglethorp dies under suspicious circumstances, the entire household becomes a tangle of motives, lies, and carefully guarded truths. Enter Hercule Poirot. Meticulous, brilliant, and delightfully eccentric, he begins his very first literary investigation. With razor-sharp logic and a flair for uncovering human folly, Poirot follows a trail of subtle clues that lead to one of Christie's most surprising and cleverly constructed conclusions. This restored edition preserves the charm and originality of Christie's 1920 debut while offering a clean, modern reading experience. Whether you're deep into the world of crime fiction or just discovering Christie's genius, this book promises suspense, delight, and the unmistakable thrill of a mystery done right.

- Agatha Christie: over 2 billion copies sold—second only to Shakespeare and the Bible

- Hercule Poirot's first appearance, marking a historic moment in detective literature

- Celebrated by critics as "a masterclass in plotting, misdirection, and charming deduction."

- Frequently included on lists of Best Mysteries of All Time

Step into the grand estate of Styles and witness the birth of one of literature's greatest detectives. Unlock the mystery today—get your copy now and experience the case that started it all.

© 2025 Heritage Words Publishing (Ebook): 9782387172822

Release date

Ebook: 6 December 2025