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BOOK OF THE MONTH

The Christie Affair

Nina de Gramont's The Christie Affair is a stunning novel that reimagines the unexplained eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie that captivated the world.

"Sizzles from its first sentence."--The Wall Street Journal

A Reese's Book Club Pick

Why would the world's most famous mystery writer disappear for eleven days? What makes a woman desperate enough to destroy another woman's marriage? How deeply can a person crave revenge?

In 1925, Miss Nan O'Dea infiltrated the wealthy, rarefied world of author Agatha Christie and her husband, Archie. In every way, she became a part of their life--first, both Christies. Then, just Archie. Soon, Nan became Archie's mistress, luring him away from his devoted wife, desperate to marry him. Nan's plot didn't begin the day she met Archie and Agatha.

It began decades before, in Ireland, when Nan was a young girl. She and the man she loved were a star-crossed couple who were destined to be together--until the Great War, a pandemic, and shameful secrets tore them apart. Then acts of unspeakable cruelty kept them separated.

What drives someone to murder? What will someone do in the name of love? What kind of crime can someone never forgive? Nina de Gramont's brilliant, unforgettable novel explores these questions and more.

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400 pages

Average rating: 6.81

402 RATINGS

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12 REVIEWS

Community Reviews

The Little Library
Sep 01, 2024
Excellent !
Ali Nurmikko
May 14, 2024
7/10 stars
The beginning of this book hooked me and I didn’t know where it would take me. A bounce between past, present, future and intertwined storylines, the reader can get a little confused as the narrator jumps around. However, I really enjoyed this book! I felt a little lull after the beginning as the book continued to set itself up, BUT I was pleasantly surprised at the bit of shock that came upon the mysteries egged throughout the story.
mdziergas
Oct 30, 2023
6/10 stars
Just finished this on audio! I enjoyed the story but think I would’ve enjoyed it more if I read it vs listening to it. I love a good historical fiction/romance, plus a little added mystery! The ending was also really great. If you like historical fiction, read this :)
fluffyfloxxy
Jun 03, 2023
5/10 stars
Was attracted by the book title but had a hard time finishing the book. The storyline did not meet my expectations
MsDeeDee
Jan 26, 2023
8/10 stars
Good read of historical fiction. Many have a theory of what occurred during those 11 days Agatha Christie went missing and this gives a great one. This book is about lies, love, revenge, and murder. Very well written mystery.

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