Agatha Christie’s London: A Historical Guide to the Queen of Crime’s Capital

London held a special place in Agatha Christie’s heart – she wrote about the capital in every decade of her extensive literary career. In this refreshing take on Christie’s connections to the city in both her life and writing, Tina Hodgkinson retraces Agatha’s footsteps, visiting her former homes, fashionable restaurants, luxury hotels and other London locations that she and her characters frequented. Following the bespoke walking guide within, readers can step out into Agatha Christie’s London, too.

Discover the Apothecaries’ Hall in the City of London, where Agatha sat her medical exams, the hospital she worked in during the Second World War, the former headquarters of the ‘Detection Club’ and the theatres, where her plays were performed.

This detailed but accessible compendium will delight fans both old and new.

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