RaveThe Irish Times (IRE)Christie is the literary equivalent of furniture: an institution so familiar her presence is often taken for granted. Almost everyone has read a Christie novel or seen one of the adaptations constantly recycled on TV. Sceptics might wonder if there’s anything new to be said about her. Did we really need another biography? Having sat up until three in the morning devouring Agatha Christie: A Very Elusive Woman, I can wholeheartedly say yes. Worsley’s biography is fresh and relevant. Unsurprisingly, it’s beautifully written with an emphasis on readability.
