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“Living alone, with no one to consult or talk to, one might easily become melodramatic, and imagine things which had no foundation on fact.”

Quote by Agatha Christie

Book:Murder Is Easy

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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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