33 pages • 1 hour read
Agatha ChristieThe Mysterious Affair at Styles
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1920A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Agatha Christie's The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of Emily Inglethorp at her estate during World War I to uncover who fatally poisoned her. The novel explores a complex web of familial tensions, inheritance disputes, and red herrings, culminating in Poirot's expert unveiling of the true culprits. The book includes graphic descriptions of death.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Agatha Christie's debut novel, introduces the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot. Reviews praise its intricate plot and clever resolution, showcasing Christie's knack for mystery. Some critique the pacing as uneven, but overall, it’s a commendable start to a prolific career in crime fiction.
Who Should Read The Mysterious Affair at Styles?
A reader who enjoys classic whodunits with intricate plots and clever detective work will relish The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie. Fans of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes series and Dorothy L. Sayers’s Lord Peter Wimsey novels will find Christie's debut Hercule Poirot novel captivating.
RecommendedReading Age
14+yearsLexile Level
770LBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
British Literature
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Class
Grief / Death
Immigration / Refugee
WWI / World War I
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Society: Class
Relationships: Marriage