![]() Nan’s backstory is interwoven into the narrative, giving readers what at first seems like a sympathetic glance into the mistress’ humble origins. ![]() Its events span from two days before the disappearance to Agatha’s discovery a week later. Despite its biographical appearance, though, the book is a fictionalized account told from the perspective of Christie’s husband Archie’s mistress, Nan O’Dea. “The Christie Affair” is set during the time of Agatha Christie’s infamous disappearance in December of 1926. Only a month since its release, it has become an instant bestseller, an exciting prospect for any author. It currently stands as number nine on the New York Times’ best seller list of hardcover fiction after three weeks on the list. 1, aligning with the club’s centrality on female protagonists in literature. ![]() Besides the famous author playing a titular role in the plot, the web Nina de Gramont spins in this fictionalized account of Christie’s disappearance is something Christie herself would applaud.Ī professor with UNCW’s own creative writing program, de Gramont makes her fourth appearance in the world of fiction with “The Christie Affair.” Reese Witherspoon announced it as her book club’s pick of the month the same day as its official release on Feb. ![]() If you are an Agatha Christie fan, this is the perfect novel for you. The Seahawk’s February book club pick “The Christie Affair” is a mystery that will keep you pushing off work for one more page. ![]()
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