The Mysterious Mrs. Christie

Join us for a fascinating exploration of the life and legacy of Agatha Christie, marking 50 years since her death and celebrating a literary career that has sold more than two billion books worldwide. From the ingenious plots of Hercule Poirot to the quiet brilliance of Miss Marple, Christie reshaped the mystery genre and remains one of the most widely read authors of all time.

In this talk, Irish historian and crime novelist Myles Dungan delves into the defining moments of Christie’s extraordinary writing career and enduring appeal of her work. Alongside these highlights, Dungan will also revisit one of the most puzzling episodes of her life: her unexplained disappearance in 1926, when Christie vanished for ten days, sparking a nationwide search and media frenzy.

Blending literary insight with historical intrigue, this talk offers a compelling look at both the genius and the enigma behind one of the most iconic figures in modern fiction.

About the Speaker

Myles Dungan is an Irish TV and Radio broadcaster and the author of almost twenty books on Irish and American history. He holds a PhD from Trinity College Dublin and received a Fulbright Award in 2006. The Red Branch is his first novel and he hopes it won't be his last.

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