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Agatha Christie

Dame Agatha Christie DBE (15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976), was an English crime writer of novels, short stories and plays. She also wrote romances under the name Mary Westmacott, but is best remembered for her 80 detective novels and her successful West End theatre plays.

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Who is Hugo in and then there were none?

Hugo was Vera Claythorne's love in And Then There Were None, but he left her when he suspected her of purposefully causing the death of Cyril. It was through Hugo that the killer on Indian Island discovered Vera and her case.

Why did Agatha Christie originally name her novel 'And Then There Were None' 'Ten Little N-ggers'?

Agatha Christie originally named her novel "Ten Little N-ggers" after a children's nursery rhyme that was popular at the time. The title was later changed to "And Then There Were None" to avoid racial insensitivity and offensive language.

Who is Mrs Hamilton in the novel and then there were none?

Mrs. Hamilton is a character briefly mentioned in Agatha Christie's novel "And Then There Were None." She is revealed to be the woman who had thought to have drowned her stepson, Cyril, after being misled by her husband, but it is later discovered that Cyril was never drowned. Her case is used to illustrate the nursery rhyme "Ten Little Soldiers."

Where does the story And Then There Where None take place?

The story "And Then There Were None" takes place on Soldier Island, a secluded location off the coast of Devon, England. The island is the setting for a mysterious gathering of guests who are invited under false pretenses by an unknown host.

How did William Blore die?

If you mean Blore from her novel "And Then There Were None", based on poem about the deaths of 10 soldiers, he died by a bear-shaped marble clock being pushed onto his head from a height. His was the death that corresponded with the following couplet:

"Three little soldier boys walking in the Zoo

A big bear hugged one and then there were Two."

Where did Agatha Christie receive her education as a young child?

Agatha did not attend school. Her mother believed that education destroyed the brain and ruined the eyes. Her mother taught her history and something called "general knowledge."Agatha read newspapers and their house was filled with books. The three children were encouraged to read them.

She only had a sister called Madge

What was Agatha Christies first novel?

Agatha Christie's first novel was "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," published in 1920. This novel introduced the character Hercule Poirot, who would go on to become one of Christie's most famous and beloved detectives.

Where can you get a quote that came from a book that has a page number from that was written by Agatha Christie?

Characterwise, I can give you a good one. It's from And Then There Were None.

Of course, General Macarthur made this very hard to rewrite.

"One day, when everything else is over, we'll be ready for the end."

What is the average word count in Agatha Christie's books?

The average word count in Agatha Christie's books is around 65,000 words per book. However, this can vary based on the specific title and genre of the book.

In what Agatha Christie book the killer is the narrator?

The Agatha Christie book where the killer is the narrator is "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd." The novel is known for its unique twist in storytelling where the narrator, Dr. Sheppard, turns out to be the murderer.

Who wrote the stories of Hercule Poirot?

The stories of Hercule Poirot were written by Agatha Christie, a renowned British author known for her detective fiction novels. Poirot first appeared in Christie's novel "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" and went on to feature in many of her works.

Did Agatha Christie get amnesia?

After disappearing, Agatha Christie claimed that she couldn't remember how she got to the hotel where she was found, or what happened during the eleven days that she was missing. Other than this, she didn't suffer from everyday memory loss.

It is likely that she experienced a dissociative fugue, which is a rare, temporary psychological disturbance. She would have no memory of the incident.

How does Justice Wargrave kill everyone?

Justice Wargrave kills Tony Marston first,by putting cyanide poison into his drink.

He kills Ethel Rogers second by giving her and overdose of sleeping pills in a glass of Brandy.

He kills General Macarthur third by a blow to the head while Macarthur was sitting alone outside.

He kills Emily Brent by injecting a dose of cyanide in her while she also had sleeping pills in her system.

He kills Mr. Rogers by and axe blow to the head while Rogers was chopping wood for the fire.

He fakes his death by shooting himself.

He kills Dr. Armstrong by pushing him off of a cliff and Armstrong drowns.

He kills Mr. Blore by dropping a bear-shaped clock onto his head.

He kills Philip by Vera shooting Philip with his own revolver.

He kills Vera by having a noose and chair in her room and Vera hangs herself.

And Then There Were None character descriptions?

"And Then There Were None" features a diverse group of characters, each with their own unique traits and backgrounds. They include Judge Wargrave, who is authoritative and methodical, and Vera Claythorne, a young and intelligent woman who is haunted by her past. Philip Lombard is a confident and resourceful mercenary, while Emily Brent is a rigid and judgmental religious woman. Dr. Armstrong is a skilled doctor struggling with guilt, and Mr. Blore is a former policeman who is secretive and observant. General Macarthur is a war hero burdened by his past actions, and Anthony Marston is a carefree and reckless young man. Lastly, Rogers and his wife, Mrs. Rogers, are the servants of the island, with Mrs. Rogers being visibly distressed and meek, and Rogers being stoic and diligent.

Is Hercule poirot a murderer?

Hercule Poirot is primarily known as a fictional detective created by Agatha Christie and featuring in a number of her novels. As such, he is primarily known for catching murderers, rather than for being one.

However, in the novel Curtain: Poirot's Last Case(published 1975), Poirot does indeed commit murder himself, although with the intention of protecting others.

Which husband did Agatha Christie have her daughter by?

Her father was Frederick Alvah Miller, and her mother was Clarissa Margaret Boehmer. Agatha Christie was born Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller, and published her first book under her married name, when she was married to Archibald Christie.

Where was The Mysterious Affair At Styles filmed?

The TV adaptation of "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" was filmed in various locations in the United Kingdom, including Berkshire, England. The setting of the novel itself is a fictional country manor in Essex, England.

What evidence suggested that poirot was an important and well known person?

Evidence suggesting that Poirot was important and well-known would include his reputation as a skilled detective with a high success rate and his frequent involvement in high-profile cases. Additionally, references to him in newspapers, his interactions with influential individuals, and his distinctive appearance and mannerisms could all indicate his prominence in society.

What are some examples of red herrings in Agatha Christie?

Some examples of red herrings in her works are: *SPOILER ALERT* The people wearing the red kimono and the conductor uniform in "Murder on the Orient Express" Justice Wargrave's death in "And Then There Were None" Christine Redfern's claim that Arlena Marshall was being blackmailed in "Evil Under the Sun" And these are just a few, for she uses this technique a lot!

How does William blore die in the book and then there were none?

Mr. blore is the 7th one to die in the novel...

Lombard and vera discovers blore body handing from vera's bedroom's window.. stuck by vera's huge mantle peice (bear shaped one)...

--Lavanya Vasudevan.

Who are Agatha Christie's brothers and sisters?

Agatha Christie had one brother, Louis Montant Miller (ten years older than Agatha), and one sister, Margaret Frary Miller (eleven years older than Agatha).

What was Mr Justice Wargrave motive?

*SPOILER ALERT!* If you are referring to the Justice Wargrave in "And Then There Were None", his motive was simply to bring justice to the murders where the "murderers" had gotten of Scots-free. Even though some of them didn't actually kill someone, he felt a need to kill all of the people that had killed someone and gotten off free. However, he also was motivated by the morbid and sick thought of wanting to commit the perfect murder: one where no one could ever solve it.

Which Agatha Christie comedy drama did Margaret Rutherford play miss marple in?

Margaret Rutherford played Miss Marple in a series of four comedic mystery films based on Agatha Christie's character, starting with "Murder, She Said" in 1961.

In The Clocks by Agatha Christie who is the murderer Edna Brent or Mr Bland?

The murderers of the old man are Mr Bland and Mrs Bland.

The murderer of Edna Brent is Miss Martindale.