Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Health & Wellness
Relationships
Travel And Tourism
Food
Makeup
Summer season
Weddings
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Lifestyle News / Top 5 Agatha Christie novels that will leave you stunned
Lifestyle

Top 5 Agatha Christie novels that will leave you stunned

Top 5 Agatha Christie novels that will leave you stunned
Written by Sneha Das
Apr 25, 2022, 05:28 pm 2 min read
Top 5 Agatha Christie novels that will leave you stunned
These Agatha Christie novels are a must-read for mystery lovers. (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)

If you enjoy a good mystery read, then you are sure to be an Agatha Christie fan. Christie composed 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections in her lifetime. Popularly called the "queen of mystery," her first book The Mysterious Affair at Styles released in 1920 where she introduced the famous character of Inspector Hercule Poirot. Check out her top five must-read novels.

#1
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926)

Known as the most daring crime mystery, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd was first published in 1926 in the United States and the United Kingdom. It was Christie's third novel to feature Hercule Poirot as the detective. A wealthy widow dies by suicide and her fiance Roger Ackroyd is murdered. Poirot is then forced to come out of retirement and find the killer.

#2
Peril at End House (1932)

Peril at End House was first published in 1932 in the US and the UK. During their Cornwall vacation, Poirot and Hastings meet Magdala Buckley who resides in End House. Buckley complains of several murder attempts on her and therefore Poirot tries to protect her. However, a murder does take place but not of the intended victim which provokes Poirot to start the investigation.

#3
Murder on the Orient Express (1934)

Known as one of the most widely read mysteries of all time, the novel was first published in 1934. It was adapted into the 2017 film of the same name. The story takes place on the Orient Express which stops due to heavy snowfall. Poirot's trip to London gets interrupted when he gets involved in solving the murder of a passenger on the train.

#4
The ABC Murders (1936)

Published in 1936, the novel combines the unusual approach of a first-person and third-person narrative. The story revolves around a serial killer who is murdering people systematically in alphabetical order. It starts with the murder of Alice Asher, then Better Bernard and Carmichael Clarke. Poirot must follow the ABC Railway Guide to stop the killer from committing another murder that has a clear motive.

#5
And Then There Were None (1939)

An extremely popular book, you would never be able to guess the murderer in this one. Invited by a mysterious host, ten people gather on an island and they find out that they are being murdered systematically according to the description in a sinister poem. The guests must figure out the killer who is a part of the group before everyone is murdered.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Sneha Das
Sneha Das
Twitter
Sneha Das is a lifestyle writer at NewsBytes. She had started her career with NewsBytes and her work has focused on national and lifestyle news. She has previously worked as an intern with The Sakal Times, The Logical Indian, and 91.9 Friends FM. She has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Calcutta.
Latest
Books
Lifestyle
Related
Latest
National Doctors' Day: Physicians in high demand in India
National Doctors' Day: Physicians in high demand in India Lifestyle
India announce two squads for England T20Is; Rohit Sharma returns
India announce two squads for England T20Is; Rohit Sharma returns Sports
Mahindra Scorpio-N v/s Tata Safari: Which one should you buy?
Mahindra Scorpio-N v/s Tata Safari: Which one should you buy? Auto
All about Sonam Kapoor-Anand Ahuja's cozy London home; pictures inside
All about Sonam Kapoor-Anand Ahuja's cozy London home; pictures inside Entertainment
Manchester United agree fee for Tyrell Malacia: Decoding his stats
Manchester United agree fee for Tyrell Malacia: Decoding his stats Sports
Books
5 must-read books by George Elliot
5 must-read books by George Elliot Lifestyle
Top Durjoy Datta novels for loveria patients!
Top Durjoy Datta novels for loveria patients! Lifestyle
5 must-read books by Nicholas Sparks
5 must-read books by Nicholas Sparks Lifestyle
5 Haruki Murakami books you wouldn't want to miss
5 Haruki Murakami books you wouldn't want to miss Lifestyle
5 must-read books by Chetan Bhagat
5 must-read books by Chetan Bhagat Lifestyle
More News
Lifestyle
UK woman starts 'Hire my handy hubby' service
UK woman starts 'Hire my handy hubby' service Lifestyle
British zoo welcomes foal of rare Central Asian wild horse
British zoo welcomes foal of rare Central Asian wild horse Lifestyle
The ultimate guide for setting personal goals
The ultimate guide for setting personal goals Lifestyle
What are planet retrogrades and why do they matter?
What are planet retrogrades and why do they matter? Lifestyle
5 Western dance styles for those who love dancing
5 Western dance styles for those who love dancing Lifestyle
More News
Related
5 must-read Salman Rushdie novels
5 must-read Salman Rushdie novels Lifestyle
5 Jeffrey Archer novels that are a must read
5 Jeffrey Archer novels that are a must read Lifestyle
Rabindra Jayanti special: 5 Rabindranath Tagore's novels made into films
Rabindra Jayanti special: 5 Rabindranath Tagore's novels made into films Entertainment
5 novels that created a stir and scandal
5 novels that created a stir and scandal Lifestyle
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love Lifestyle news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Lifestyle Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022