About This Event

Fifty years after her death, Agatha Christie remains the undisputed queen of crime; her detectives, plots and ingenious twists still setting the standard for mystery writers everywhere. King of the Icelandic thriller Ragnar Jónasson , bestselling author Lucy Foley , whose new Miss Marple mystery marks a landmark return to Christie’s world, writer Cathy Rentzenbrink and Agatha Christie's grandson James Pritchard join Clare Clark to celebrate an extraordinary legacy and the mysteries that never go out of fashion. From the secrets behind the perfect murder mystery to the comfort and escapism found in her novels, they explore why Christie’s stories continue to captivate readers across generations. There will be a book signing after this event. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.

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