A stunning novel that reimagines the unexplained eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie that captivated the world.

A Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick and an instant New York Times bestseller.

Nina de Gramont's The Christie Affair is a stunning novel which reimagines the unexplained eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie in 1926 that captivated the world.

'A novel that literally out-Christies Agatha.' - Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal
'Scintillating' - Daily Mail

In 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. Only I know the truth of her disappearance.
I’m no Hercule Poirot.
I’m her husband’s mistress.

Agatha Christie’s world is one of glamorous society parties, country house weekends, and growing literary fame.

Nan O’Dea’s world is something very different. Her attempts to escape a tough London upbringing during the Great War led to a life in Ireland marred by a hidden tragedy.

After fighting her way back to England, she’s set her sights on Agatha. Because Agatha Christie has something Nan wants. And it’s not just her husband.

Despite their differences, the two women will become the most unlikely of allies. And during the mysterious eleven days that Agatha goes missing, they will unravel a dark secret that only Nan holds the key to . . .

Romance, enigma and wit in bucketloads’ - Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory
‘A genuine marvel’ - Kristin Hannah, author of Firefly Lane
‘Ingenious’ - AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird

"A scintillating, speculative tale that takes in lost love, revenge, Irish mother-and-baby homes and a double murder at an upmarket spa in Harrogate" - Daily Mail

"The story unfolds in a series of carefully placed vignettes you may find yourself reading and rereading, partly to get the details straight, partly to fully savor the well-turned phrases and the dry humor, partly so the book won't have to end, damn it. Devilishly clever, elegantly composed and structured -- simply splendid" - Kirkus (Starred Review)

"Pulls off the trick of being both a gripping mystery and a stirring story about lost love" - Good Housekeeping

"Ingeniously plotted . . . This book is so much more than a cleverly plotted mystery - with incredibly moving multi-layered stories about lost love, second chances, hope and revenge, this novel is storytelling at its very finest" - My Weekly

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A clever, highly original, mesmerizing tale filled with strange and unexpected turns and concludes it in an unexpected but
wholly satisfying manner. With its superb writing, strong characterizations, and wonderfully imaginative plot, this is a must-read

"Gripping . . . [A] series of unexpected twists and turns that Christie herself would be proud of . . . There’s no better time to hunker down with this cosy murder mystery which packs a surprising emotional punch" - Reader's Digest

"An ingenious premise" - Daily Express

"Inventive" - The Sun

"Pulsates with mystery, intrigue, love affairs and drama . . . A tortuous treat for murder mystery fans and one that Christie herself might enjoy" - Sunday Post (Dundee Edition)

"The Christie Affair is an ingenious new psychological suspense novel... richly imagined; inventive and, occasionally, poignant" - Washington Post

"Sizzles from its first sentence" - Wall Street Journal

"A compelling read" - Sunday Express