Lost Lingo: The Obscure Terms & Historical References from Agatha Christie's 1920s Novels
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Turkish Bath?
Turnip Watch?
Tantalus?
Agatha Christie’s earliest novels are one hundred years old, with words and phrases that puzzle modern readers. Skipping over them to find out “whodunnit” means readers miss the pop culture references and in-jokes that make her books even more fun.
In this lively and visually engaging presentation, author Kate Gingold deciphers the quirky slang and shares anecdotes from her research for Agatha Annotated, a comprehensive glossary of Christie’s 1920s novels. Husband and voice actor, Don, narrates the excerpts as Kate explains them.
Join Kate and Don for an entertaining deep dive into the wit and wordplay of Agatha Christie to discover hidden gems that have delighted readers for over a century.
Turnip Watch?
Tantalus?
Agatha Christie’s earliest novels are one hundred years old, with words and phrases that puzzle modern readers. Skipping over them to find out “whodunnit” means readers miss the pop culture references and in-jokes that make her books even more fun.
In this lively and visually engaging presentation, author Kate Gingold deciphers the quirky slang and shares anecdotes from her research for Agatha Annotated, a comprehensive glossary of Christie’s 1920s novels. Husband and voice actor, Don, narrates the excerpts as Kate explains them.
Join Kate and Don for an entertaining deep dive into the wit and wordplay of Agatha Christie to discover hidden gems that have delighted readers for over a century.
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