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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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A train thru Europe. Sometimes mistakenly referred to the Russian's "Trans-Siberian Railroad", which it is not.
The Orient Express first began operating in 1883. It was the first European train with sleeping cars and restaurant car. Its luxurious coaches carried the most famous people. Even today, one can ride in this legendary train, retracing the classic route from Venice Italy, to Istanbul, Turkey.
What country has a marple leaf on its flag?
Canada has a maple leaf on its flag. The flag was officially adopted in 1965.
Why does Lombard suspect wargrave?
Lombard suspects Wargrave because he sees him as a mysterious character with a commanding presence, who could potentially be behind the murders on the island due to his background as a judge and his understanding of human psychology. Additionally, Wargrave's calm demeanor and ability to manipulate others raise suspicions about his true intentions.
She didn't DO anything (for a living, I mean), as she was a lady living in traditional rular England in the mid-fifties (when - obviously - didn't do anything). This allowed her to be actively involved in the social life of the village, to help her neighbours, to train poor or orphaned girls, turning them into parlour maids, and - or course - to stick her nose in other people's business! Her favourite pastimes: knitting and gardening.
Vera Claythorn in different to Justice Wargrave in many ways, perhaps the main one is that she si not the murderer. She is also not a psychopath.
my answer: Vera is a female She is not the leader, where Wargrave takes action all the time is tough situations She was invited by a different person She is younger then the "reptilian" Wargrave
Tony Marston died first and just before he died, confessed to having accidentally killed two children in a road accident.
Ethel Rogers did not confess to her crime in front of anyone intentionally. Rogers therefore also confesses when he argues with her but only to the reader and not to the characters of the story
General MacArthur never confesses but in his confusion regularly reveals himself as the killer of his wife's lover.
Miss Emily Brent confesses kicking out a pregnant girl because she was pregnant and confessed it very openly with Vera Claythorne
Justice Wargrave confesses at table to killing a man by hanging.
Dr Edward Armstrong confesses to having accidentally killed someone under the influence but feels that it was not murder.
Henry Blore confesses to having set up a man so that he would spend life in prison. He died there and Henry Blore says that that was not his fault so he confesses to what Mr Owen considers a crime but not what he considers a crime.
Lombard confesses and doesn't even feel quilty about it, and everyone thinks he is cold and odd.
Vera Claythorne has never confessed allowing the little boy to drawn, but she also feels guilty about the crime as it is clearly seen in the last pages of the book.
What is the summary of pret in the house?
"Pret in the House" is a collection of recipes by Pret A Manger that aims to recreate their popular dishes at home. The book features a variety of simple and delicious recipes, along with tips and tricks for cooking like a pro. It allows fans of the popular chain to enjoy their favorite Pret meals from the comfort of their own kitchen.
Chief Inspector Japp appears in the following Agatha Christie books featuring Hercule Poirot: "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd," "Peril at End House," "The ABC Murders," "Cards on the Table," "Death on the Nile," "Murder in the Mews," "Hercule Poirot's Christmas," "Taken at the Flood," "Cat Among the Pigeons," "Mrs. McGinty's Dead," and "Hickory Dickory Dock."
: Ten little Indian boys went out to dine; One choked his little self and then there were nine. : Nine little Indian boys sat up very late; One overslept himself and then there were eight. : Eight little Indian boys traveling in Devon; One said he'd stay there and then there were seven. : Seven little Indian boys chopping up sticks; One chopped himself in halvProxy-Connection: keep-alive Cache-Control: max-age=0 and then there were six. : Six little Indian boys playing with a hive; A bumblebee stung one and then there were five. : Five little Indian boys going in for law; One got into Chancery and then there were four. : Four little Indian boys going out to sea; A red herring swallowed one and then there were three. : Three little Indian boys walking in the zoo; A big bear hugged one and then there were two. : Two Little Indian boys sitting in the sun; One got frizzled up and then there was one. : One little Indian boy left all alone; He went out and hanged himself and then there were none.
: Ten little Indian boys went out to dine; One choked his little self and then there were nine. : Nine little Indian boys sat up very late; One overslept himself and then there were eight. : Eight little Indian boys traveling in Devon; One said he'd stay there and then there were seven. : Seven little Indian boys chopping up sticks; One chopped himself in halvProxy-Connection: keep-alive Cache-Control: max-age=0 and then there were six. : Six little Indian boys playing with a hive; A bumblebee stung one and then there were five. : Five little Indian boys going in for law; One got into Chancery and then there were four. : Four little Indian boys going out to sea; A red herring swallowed one and then there were three. : Three little Indian boys walking in the zoo; A big bear hugged one and then there were two. : Two Little Indian boys sitting in the sun; One got frizzled up and then there was one. : One little Indian boy left all alone; He went out and hanged himself and then there were none.
What was Agatha Christie's parents job?
Agatha Christie's parents were not titled or aristocratic but there was money in the family, so neither parent had a job. There is a record of a form (probably a census one) completed by Agatha's father who answered the question of occupation as "gentleman".
What is the nationality of christie?
Christie is a British novelist and her full name is Agatha Christie.
What was Agatha Christie's last novel?
The last novel which Agatha Christie wrote was Postern of Fate, a Tommy and Tuppence story, published in 1973.
She had written the last Poirot story, Curtain, and the last Miss Marple story, Sleeping Murder during World War 2, with the intention of being published after the author's death.
Curtain was published in 1975, and Sleeping Murder in 1976.
Agatha Christie died on 12th January 1976.
Has anybody tried the Agatha Christie PC games?
I have played several Agatha Christie PC games my favorite is: Murder on the Orient Express. Ithink there are only 5 agatha christie games and only 3 of them are good, that is evil under sun, murder on the orient express and then there was none, I have played all three of them, there are another 2 which are called peril of end house and death on the nile and they are no comparrison to the other 3, there are more hidden objects games and I would not even bother getting them.
Where did Agatha Christie work when she wrote her first novel and what is the title of this novel?
Agatha Christie worked as a nurse during World War I when she wrote her first novel, "The Mysterious Affair at Styles."
What do Armstrong Blore and Lombard discover in and then there were none?
Armstrong and Lombard discover that the person they thought was the murderer, Mrs. Rogers, was later found dead in her room. This revelation leads them to realize that the killer must still be among them on the island.
Why does Poirot send Captain Hastings to investigate what happened at Hunter's Lodge?
Poirot sends Captain Hastings to investigate at Hunter's Lodge because he needs someone on the ground to gather information and observe the situation while he works on solving the case from a different angle. Hastings' presence allows Poirot to have eyes and ears at the scene of the crime to provide valuable insights and details that can assist in solving the mystery.
Who played captain Hastings in hercule poirot's?
Captain Arthur Hastings was portrayed by actor Hugh Fraser in the television series "Agatha Christie's Poirot," which starred David Suchet as Hercule Poirot. Hugh Fraser appeared in numerous episodes throughout the show's run from 1989 to 2013.
What are the only two things that have outsold Agatha Christie books?
The Bible and Shakespeare's works are the only two things that have outsold Agatha Christie's books, making her one of the best-selling authors of all time. Christie's mystery novels continue to captivate readers worldwide with their intricate plots and clever twists.
What is the significance of the seaweed in Miss Claythorne's room?
The seaweed in Miss Claythorne's room symbolizes guilt and her involvement in the death of Cyril Hamilton, a boy she was supposed to protect as a governess. The seaweed serves as a haunting reminder of her past actions and contributes to her psychological unraveling throughout the story.
And then there were none what page does the general die?
The general in "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie dies in Chapter 9, which is on pages 127-148, depending on the edition of the book.
