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“I live now on borrowed time, waiting in the anteroom for the summons that will inevitably come. And then - I go on to the next thing, whatever it is. One doesn't, luckily, have to bother about that.”

Quote by Agatha Christie

Book:Agatha Christie: An Autobiography

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Agatha Christie: An Autobiography

Agatha Christie: An Autobiography is a candid look into the life of the famous British author. The book covers her early years, her writing career, and personal anecdotes, providing a comprehensive view of her life and the factors that influenced her work. 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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