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"The Case of the Christie Conspiracy" is a captivating historical mystery that will keep you guessing. When a fellow author is murdered during a secret society meeting, the legendary Agatha Christie vanishes, leaving everyone suspicious. This clever novel follows Eliza Baker, a sharp-witted assistant, as she investigates the crime and clears her idol's name, delivering a thrilling and entertaining read.
The Case of the Christie Conspiracy is an engaging and clever mystery that blends fact and fiction in a fascinating way. The book explores the infamous disappearance of Agatha Christie, weaving a compelling story around one of literature’s greatest unsolved mysteries.
The narrative is fast-paced and filled with intriguing twists, keeping me hooked as the layers of the conspiracy unraveled. The characters were well-crafted, and I especially enjoyed the interplay between the investigators and the rich historical backdrop of the story.
While some elements stretched believability, the book's charm and creativity more than made up for it. Fans of historical mysteries and Agatha Christie herself will likely find this a very enjoyable read. A fun and inventive take on a real-life mystery!
Oliver's latest is an Agatha-worthy cozy mystery that feels like a game of Clue played using the rules of chess. Based in part on Christie's historical circle and their supper club, the story unfolds in ways that confidently blur the boundaries between fiction and fact, not just in the author's style but in the heroine's relentless pursuit of truth as a defiance of mystery tropes. Former Scotland Yard detective Eliza teams up with a novelist who might just be in love with her--but who certainly can't beat her at chess or her own games of wit--to solve a case implicating Christie herself in murder. This is a playful page-turner that brings up some thoughtful ideas about the uneasy tension between the stories we make and the lives we live that will keep readers guessing. Hopefully, this will be a new take on books like Stephanie Barron's Jane Austen mysteries and will let Christie continue to show up in 1920s mysteries layered with refreshing themes.
An interesting book that is the start of a new cozy crime series which features mystery authors of the time who form a club to discuss their work, disparage the work of others and generally have a great time. In this book the great Agatha Christie is a suspect in the murder of a fellow author, which ties in with her famed mysterious disappearance.
A good start to the series with some interesting and funny characters with a light hearted tone and a touch of romance thrown in with the sleuthing.
I am looking forward to reading more books in the series and would definitely recommend to those who enjoy this genre and a mixture of fiction and reality.
Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Are you ready for a new mystery read? Check out The Caseof the Christie Conspiracy. It was a great read.
What a marvel this was to read. It reminded me of The Detection Club that Agatha Christie and Dorothy L Sayers and others were members of back in the 30's
It's the kind of read you need on a boring cold Saturday as it feeds your soul.
it's fun and intriguing and I loved trying to guess the whys whos and whats,
This cozy mystery where Agatha is the main suspect in a murder .. It's a good whodunit filled with suspense and as it's quite a short read it can be read from start to finish in an afternoon.
I loved it
The vibe is great, with all the vintage settings and literary nods, but the story is packed with way too many characters to keep track of. The main ones, like Eliza Baker, are fun but not super memorable. It’s a cool concept that doesn’t fully deliver, but still worth a shot if you love the genre.