{"product_id":"agatha-christies-poirot-mark-aldridge-9780008296612","title":"Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Greatest Detective in the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the very first book publication in 1920 to the upcoming film release of \u003cem\u003eDeath on the Nile\u003c\/em\u003e, this investigation into Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot celebrates a century of probably the world's favourite fictional detective.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book tells his story decade-by-decade, exploring his appearances not only in the original novels, short stories and plays but also across stage, screen and radio productions. The hardback edition includes more than 400 illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoirot has had near-permanent presence in the public eye ever since the 1920 publication of \u003cem\u003eThe Mysterious Affair at Styles\u003c\/em\u003e. From character development, publication history and private discussion concerning the original stories themselves, to early forays on to the stage and screen, the story of Poirot is as fascinating as it is enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the author's original research, review excerpts and original Agatha Christie correspondence, \u003cem\u003ePoirot: The Greatest Detective in the World\u003c\/em\u003e is a lively and accessible history of the character, offering new information and helpful pieces of context, that will delight all Agatha Christie fans, from a new generation of readers to those already highly familiar with the canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark Aldridge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0008296618\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780008296612\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/13\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 6.20w x 1.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Edgar Allan Poe Awards - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/19\/2021","brand":"Mark Aldridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44055356014847,"sku":"9780008296612","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_caf084af-4ef4-4a60-b754-200c8c418d06.jpg?v=1685035288","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/agatha-christies-poirot-mark-aldridge-9780008296612","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}