Nina de Gramont’s clever historical novel, The Christie Affair, imagines what might have happened. Even now, however, her disappearance remains a mystery. In December 1926, Agatha Christie went missing for 11 days, sparking a nationwide search for the woman who would become one of the greatest British authors of all time. ‘Ingenious’ - AJ Pearce, bestselling author of Dear Mrs Bird ‘A genuine marvel’ - Kristin Hannah, bestselling author of Firefly Lane ‘Romance, enigma and wit in bucketloads’ - Elizabeth Macneal, bestselling author of The Doll Factory ‘Storytelling at its very finest’ - My Weekly And during the mysterious eleven days that Agatha goes missing, they will unravel a dark secret that only Nan holds the key to. And it’s not just her husband.ĭespite their differences, the two women will become the most unlikely of allies. Because Agatha Christie has something Nan wants. After fighting her way back to England, she’s set her sights on Agatha.

Her attempts to escape a tough London upbringing during the Great War led to a life in Ireland marred by a hidden tragedy. Nan O’Dea’s world is something very different. Only I know the truth of her disappearance.Īgatha Christie’s world is one of glamorous society parties, country house weekends, and growing literary fame.

In 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. Nina de Gramont's The Christie Affair is a stunning novel which reimagines the unexplained eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie that captivated the world. ‘Literally out-Christies Agatha’ - Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal

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