Agatha Christie

"And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie has 272 pages in the paperback edition.

Arthur Hastings. Usually referred to as 'Captain Hastings' or 'Hastings'.

Lombard avoids answering Vera's question about the Owens by quickly changing the topic or diverting the conversation away from the subject at hand. He may also use humor or charm to distract Vera from pressing further for an answer. Additionally, Lombard may give vague or non-committal responses to keep the focus away from revealing too much information about the Owens.

Dr. Armstrong's specialty in "And Then There Were None" appears to be in medicine, particularly in the field of surgery. He is described as a successful and talented surgeon who has a reputation for his skill in operating.

Isaac Morris assists Wargrave in creating a false judgment of death for each guest, aiding in their isolation on the island. He is also responsible for supplying the letters to lure the guests to Soldier Island under false pretenses.

1. Anthony Marston
2. Mrs. Rogers
3. General Macarthur
4. Mr. Rogers
5. Emily Brent
6. Justice Wargrave
7. Dr. Armstrong
8. William Blore
9. Philip Lombard
10. Vera Claythorne

"The Case of the Missing Will" by Agatha Christie is a short story featuring her famous detective Hercule Poirot solving a mystery involving a missing will. The story revolves around intricate plotting and unexpected twists, typical of Christie's signature style of detective fiction. It was first published in 1937 and showcases Christie's talent for creating captivating and puzzling mysteries.

Vera Claythorne was drawn to Indian Island because she was offered a job as a secretary by Una Nancy Owen, supposedly to help Mrs. Owen host a party for her friends. The promise of employment and a change of scenery led Vera to accept the invitation to the island..

Marlene is murdered in the boathouse in Christie's book, "Dead Man's Folly".

Arsenic was a popular poison in Agatha Christie's novels because it was readily available, tasteless, and odorless, making it a subtle and effective murder weapon. Its use added an element of mystery and intrigue to her plots, allowing for intricate crime-solving narratives that captivated readers.

The dagger was a perfect murder weapon in the second solution because it had a retractable blade, making it easier to conceal and use discreetly in a crowded room. Additionally, its design allowed the killer to stab the victim without leaving any blood on their own hands, helping to maintain their innocence.

Vera Claythorne is young, while Emily Brent is old. She responds powerfully to the poem, "Ten Little Indians," while Ms. Brent appears unaffected by it. Vera feels guilty about her crime, having attacks of hysteria and bouts of remorse. Ms. Brent, on the other hand, feels no remorse. She doesn't believe she committed a crime, even though her actions caused a young woman to commit suicide. Brent believes that because she is morally righteous and reads her Bible every day, she can hide behind her beliefs to play judge and jury. Claythorne realizes her crime and is tormented by its outcome.

Poirot's main catch-phrase: "the little grey cells" but he also says "mon ami" a lot. He seems to make great play of being Belgian, not French, if that's a catchphrase.

I haven't found any agreement on the number of books in the Agatha Christie Mystery Collection from Bantam Books (issued in 1986). I have 71 of the books, but that isn't the complete collection.

I have the entire collection and there are 83 books.

About 160, with some appearing in more than one of her collections of short stories. Also, there are some differences between the US and UK versions of some of her short story collections. For example, the UK version of Poirot Investigates contains 11 short stories, while the US version has 14.

There were no actual Indians, little or otherwise. The title was inspired by a nursery rhyme telling the story of 10 Indians who vanished one by one. The characters are indeed 10 and they too die one by one on a small remote isle, cut off from the mainland by a powerful storm. When help finally arrives on the island, they find 10 bodies. Who killed them (and how)? 8 of the characters received an invitation from a mysterious person, while the remaining 2 were the two servants, man and wife. The host is nowhere to be seen, but everything seems to have been prepared in order to ensure them a luxurious holiday. The first evening they play a record according to their host's instructions and they find out they have all been found guilty of murder and have therefore been sentenced to death in the name of justice. The main idea is that certain crimes cannot be detected or proved or they could even not be considered a sin at all, therefore the murderer/the person responsible for someone's death gets away with it.

The mood in "And Then There Were None" is tense, suspenseful, and foreboding. As the characters on the island start to die one by one, the mood becomes increasingly ominous and filled with a sense of impending doom.

In his first case we get to meet him through Captain Hastings, the rest of the characters being episodic. In the cases taking place in the 30s (which make up the majority of the novels/short stories), Scotland Yard Inspector Japp and personal secretary to Mr. Poirot - Miss Lemon are also a constant, besides Hastings and Poirot.

Blore receives a warning from the old man on the train about the danger he will face on Soldier Island. The old man tells Blore to watch out for the "red herring," implying that things are not as they seem and not to be misled by false information or distractions.

Emily Brent is driven by her strict adherence to social norms, her desire for control and power over others, and her need for a sense of superiority and self-righteousness. She takes pleasure in judging and condemning others, using her moral superiority as a way to feel significant and in control.

Anthony Marston was invited to Indian Island as one of the ten guests because he was known for his reckless and impulsive behavior. His invitation was part of the orchestrated plan to gather individuals with guilty consciences and be punished for their actions.

There are a total of 45 novels and numerous short stories featuring the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, created by Agatha Christie.

Because she married a man named Archibald Christie whom she later divorced when he had an affair. She retained the name Christie when she married Max Mallowan because she had become used to the name and liked it.

Agatha Christie's sister, Margaret Frary Miller, died of natural causes in May 1950. She passed away due to heart problems at the age of 44.