Joan Hickson

      famous mystery novelist Agatha Christie suffered from Alzheimer's. Two Toronto university professors have finally proved what many biographers of the world's top mystery novelist have hinted at: that Agatha suffered from mental illness. In fact, this research by professors Ian Lancashire and Graeme Hirst on Christie's mental illness has landed them the top spot in The New York Times 9th Annual Year in Ideas. Lancashire, who is a professor of English, and Hirst, who is a computer scientist, have combined humanities and science to give conclusive proof of Agatha's Alzheimer's-related dementia during the final years of her life. As part of their ... Read Full Story

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - After more than 30-years, murder mystery writer Agatha Christie's fictional Belgian detective Hercule Poirot will return to the United States next week. The Strand Magazine said it will publish the 5,000-word story called the Incident of the Dog's Ball, which was found in the attic of the author's daughter in 2004. The story was published in the Britain in September. "It's a typical Agatha Christie whodunnit," Andrew Gulli, the editor of the Strand, said in a telephone interview, adding that it contains lots of surprises. Gulli said the story would be the first new appearance since 1975 by Hercule ... Read Full Story

Agatha Christie was not just the best-selling novelist of all time. She also achieved, among other things, extraordinary success as a playwright. Some of her plays were based on novels, or short stories, while others were originated for the stage. Her final play was written for the theatre, and it has a special significance for me. As my 16th birthday approached, my parents discovered that a new Christie play was to be performed in Manchester. And because they knew of my passion for Christie, I was therefore taken to the Palace Theatre to see it as a birthday treat. The play was called Fiddlers ... Read Full Story

A decent collection of longer mystery stories. Murder In the Mews : Murder in the Mews - Agatha Christie Murder In the Mews : The Incredible Theft - Agatha Christie Murder In the Mews : Dead Man's Mirror - Agatha Christie Murder In the Mews : Triangle at Rhodes - Agatha Christie Guy Fawkes shooting. 3.5 out of 5 Bomber plans. 3 out of 5 Gervase murder angle. 3 out of 5 Cocktail poison. 3.5 out of 5 3.5 out of 5 Read Full Story

A decent collection of longer mystery stories. Murder In the Mews : Murder in the Mews - Agatha Christie Murder In the Mews : The Incredible Theft - Agatha Christie Murder In the Mews : Dead Man's Mirror - Agatha Christie Murder In the Mews : Triangle at Rhodes - Agatha Christie Guy Fawkes shooting. 3.5 out of 5 Bomber plans. 3 out of 5 Gervase murder angle. 3 out of 5 Cocktail poison. 3.5 out of 5 3.5 out of 5 Read Full Story