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“Everyone is a potential murderer-in everyone there arises from time to time thewish to kill-though not the will to kill.”

Quote by Agatha Christie

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In this suspenseful mystery novel, the protagonist is a renowned detective who uncovers a complex case involving intrigue and danger. more

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Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie, a renowned British detective novel writer, is known as the Queen of Detective Fiction. She was born on September 15, 1890, and passed away on January 12, 1976. Christie's works are characterized by intricate plots, unique reasoning, and vivid characters, and have had a profound impact on detective fiction worldwide. more

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