A review by lfinkenkeller
The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict

emotional informative mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I liked The Mystery of Mrs. Christie. While I know that nobody knows what happened to Agatha Christie during the 11 days she disappeared, it was fun reading Marie Benedict's speculation. What I really loved was learning about Agatha Christie's life. She was clearly devoted to her husband and mother. She went against social norms of the day by writing and publishing mysteries. I also liked the format of the book, although at first I wasn't sure why every other chapter was titled "The Manuscipt." When I realized the reason, I was thrilled that Ms Benedict was able to pull the wool over my eyes for so long.
If you like historical fiction books about women that also involve a mystery, you will like The Mystery of Mrs. Christie.