The Mysterious Affair at Styles

The Mysterious Affair at Styles is Agatha Christie's debut novel and the first appearance of her legendary detective, Hercule Poirot. Set in an English country house, the story revolves around a suspicious death by poisoning, hidden motives, and carefully concealed secrets. With meticulous plotting, logical clues, and a fair-play mystery structure, Christie established the blueprint for modern detective fiction. Elegant, clever, and timeless, this novel remains an essential read for fans of classic mysteries and crime literature.