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On the seat opposite him was an American tourist. The pattern of his clothes, of his overcoat, the grip he carried, down to his hopeful friendliness … - Agatha Christie
" "On the seat opposite him was an American tourist. The pattern of his clothes, of his overcoat, the grip he carried, down to his hopeful friendliness and his naïve absorption in the scenery, even the guidebook in his hand, all gave him away and proclaimed him a small town American seeing Europe for the first time. In another minute or so, Poirot judged, he would break into speech. His wistful dog-like expression could not be mistaken.
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About Agatha Christie
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie (15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976) was an English author of detective fiction.
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Also Known As
Birth Name:
Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller
Native Name:
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE
Also Known As:
Duchess of Death
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Mistress of Mystery
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Queen of Crime
Alternative Names:
Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie
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Mary Westmacott
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Agatha Mary Clarissa Mallowan
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Dame Agatha (Mary Clarissa) Christie
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Agatha Christie Mallowa
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Poirot said placidly, “One does not, you know, employ merely the muscles. I do not need to bend and measure the footprints and pick up the cigarette ends and examine the bent blades of grass. It is enough for me to sit back in my chair and think. It is this – ” he tapped his egg-shaped head – “this, that functions!
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