Agatha Christie Intrigue about things that are strange and unknown is a common trait within human nature. This vice compels individuals toward the mysteries of life, whether real or imaginary. When these qualities are combined within fiction, pleasure and entertainment is yielded through thrilling and suspenseful writings: "Readers of mysteries look for an absorbing puzzle, a well-paced plot, and a brilliant ending" (Gill, p.1). This is one reason why writer Agatha Christie has earned the title "Queen of Crime." Millions of people have read her detective stories for decades. Her first success came in 1926 with her novel The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. By 1980, Christie's books had