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Agatha Christie

You're Dead to Me

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The Rules of Detective Fiction

Lord Louis Mountbatten sent in the idea for a doctor Watson type to carry Agatha. Christie's technique goes back to 18th century novels, he says. But what's so important is that she executed the 'flawless writing' He adds: "You have no idea what is happening until you go, oh my word"

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