What was Agatha Christie’s first novel? What was Agatha Christie’s last book?

Agatha Christie’s first novel was “The Mysterious Affair at Styles,” which was published in 1920 and introduced the detective Hercule Poirot. Christie’s last novel was “Curtain,” which was published in 1975 and featured Hercule Poirot’s final case.

Agatha Christie was known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, especially those centered around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE was born on September 15, 1890, in Torquay, United Kingdom.  Educated at home by her mother, Christie began writing detective fiction while working as a nurse during World War I.

In 1955, Agatha Christie was the first recipient of the Mystery Writers of America’s Grand Master Award. Later that year, Witness for the Prosecution received an Edgar Award for best play.

In 2013, Agatha Christie was voted the best crime writer, and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd the best crime novel ever by 600 professional novelists of the Crime Writers’ Association.