Hello Helen, I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed reading this, it inspired me to write this morning! I would love to visit Greenway, I popped onto the website and was so surprised to learn Agatha had trained to be a concert pianist yet was too shy to perform in public, I used to play the cello and really struggled playing solos. Thank you for all you shared. I have never read an Agatha Christie book but I would love to!
This is fun to read, and I’m intrigued by your read-in-order project. Are the Poirot and Miss Marple mysteries mingled together, if you do it that way?
Wonderful essay, and unfortunately the things that Agatha Christie experienced are relatable to many to this day as many struggle with mental health issues. I have not yet read any of her books but plan to start at some stage. Including the books written about her which sound fascinating. Thanks for sharing
Hi Helen, your post is really interesting and I hope you will post more! Agatha Christie’s book were such an escape for me as a child. I was thinking I’d like to read them again and I stumbled across your posts. Thank-you 🙂 Penn xxx
This was brilliant. I remember hearing my grandmother read Christie when I was young, and now I’ve read a couple of her Poirot novels too, as has my 13 year old. I hope to read more, I’m inspired by your essay.
I have not read as much of Agatha Christie's work as you have. I have my own happy childhood memories of watching the old Miss Marple movies. I appreciate the sensitivity with which you explore the connections between the novel she disliked, and what was happening in her life at the time it was written.
This is brilliant and fascinating in equal measure, Helen! It’s been a joy watching you disappear down the Christie rabbit hole and just look at this incredible output … the first of many I suspect and hope! 😘
Hello Helen, I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed reading this, it inspired me to write this morning! I would love to visit Greenway, I popped onto the website and was so surprised to learn Agatha had trained to be a concert pianist yet was too shy to perform in public, I used to play the cello and really struggled playing solos. Thank you for all you shared. I have never read an Agatha Christie book but I would love to!
This is fun to read, and I’m intrigued by your read-in-order project. Are the Poirot and Miss Marple mysteries mingled together, if you do it that way?
Thank you! Yes, they are. Her first books were mainly Poirot, but my first Marple will be coming up soon. I can’t wait - I prefer Marple!
Wonderful essay, and unfortunately the things that Agatha Christie experienced are relatable to many to this day as many struggle with mental health issues. I have not yet read any of her books but plan to start at some stage. Including the books written about her which sound fascinating. Thanks for sharing
Hi Helen, your post is really interesting and I hope you will post more! Agatha Christie’s book were such an escape for me as a child. I was thinking I’d like to read them again and I stumbled across your posts. Thank-you 🙂 Penn xxx
Thank you, Penn. I really enjoyed writing it and hope to do more about other writers - although I’m sure I’ll be writing more about Agatha!
Just wonderful Helen loved all the research 🧐 looking forward to reading more x
Thanks Jo!
This was brilliant. I remember hearing my grandmother read Christie when I was young, and now I’ve read a couple of her Poirot novels too, as has my 13 year old. I hope to read more, I’m inspired by your essay.
Excellent! Thank you 🙏
I have not read as much of Agatha Christie's work as you have. I have my own happy childhood memories of watching the old Miss Marple movies. I appreciate the sensitivity with which you explore the connections between the novel she disliked, and what was happening in her life at the time it was written.
Thank you, Darrow!
Loved the article. My Mum got me reading her books as a young lad. I think it was because of that, I now write.
Thanks Colin. And that’s lovely. Inspired by your mum and Agatha.
Fascinating! Really enjoyed reading this and the research shone through 😊
Thanks Donna - I had a lot of fun.
This is brilliant and fascinating in equal measure, Helen! It’s been a joy watching you disappear down the Christie rabbit hole and just look at this incredible output … the first of many I suspect and hope! 😘
I hope so too. I’ve really enjoyed the process!