Agatha Christie's Secret Notebooks

John Curran

• 30 maart 2010
• 9780062006523

Samenvatting:

Agatha Christie’s Secret Notebooks is the fascinating exploration of the contents of Agatha Christie’s long hidden notebooks, including illustrations, analyses, and two previously unpublished Hercule Poirot short stories. Not only will Christie’s legions of ardent fans find a treasure chest of new material from the author of such classics as And Then There Were None, Murder on the Orient Express, and Death on the Nile, but Agatha Christie’s Secret Notebooks is also a must-read tutorial for writers who want to learn the intricacies of constructing crime novels.

This landmark work of literary history reveals:

• Two Unpublished Hercule Poirot Stories: Read "The Capture of Cerberus" and "The Incident of the Dog’s Ball" for the first time ever, complete with author John Curran’s analysis of their creation.
• The Queen of Crime’s Writing Process: Explore seventy-three of Christie's private notebooks, filled with handwritten notes, plot variations, and character sketches that show her mind at work.
• Secrets of the Great Novels: Discover the original ideas and abandoned plotlines for classics like And Then There Were None, Death on the Nile, and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.
• A Masterclass for Crime Writers: Learn how Christie built her intricate plots, developed unforgettable characters, and mastered the art of misdirection in a must-read tutorial for aspiring mystery authors.