Discover the beginning of the legendary detective Hercule Poirot!

The Mysterious Affair at Styles is Agatha Christie's first detective novel, taking you into a world of suspense and mystery. If you love clever plots and carefully planned investigations, this book is essential, as it introduces one of the most famous characters in detective fiction.

After the end of the Great War, when the world is changing, Captain Arthur Hastings arrives at the country estate of Styles to recover from his war wounds. In this peaceful setting, however, an unexpected murder occurs. To everyone’s surprise, a former detective and Belgian refugee is involved in the case - having grown bored of retirement, he takes up the challenge of solving the mystery once more. That detective is none other than Hercule Poirot.

This reissue includes for the first time the original final courtroom scene, which was previously omitted from the book, and also features an introduction by Agatha Christie expert Dr. John Curran. As a result, you get a fuller and more authentic experience of this classic.

Why you will love this book

• The first Hercule Poirot story - follow the inaugural case of the legendary detective who won the hearts of readers worldwide.
• A gripping and intelligent plot - the perfect blend of mystery and logical deductive reasoning.
• Historical context - set in the post-Great War period, adding atmosphere and depth.
• Exclusive alternate ending - includes the original courtroom climax as a bonus, previously unavailable to readers.
• Iconic author - the legendary Agatha Christie, whose stories rank among the best in the detective genre.

Main features of the book

• Author: Agatha Christie
• Genre: detective novel
• Includes: the complete text of Hercule Poirot's first case with the original courtroom ending
• Format: classic literary edition with a striking new cover
• Introduction: expert commentary by Dr. John Curran to provide better understanding of the context and significance of the work