Agatha Christie is about to embark on a new, gripping murder case. But this time, she’s not the author – she’s a suspect…
1926 – Christie is a darling of the literary circuit and the most desired guest in London’s glittering social scene. She can often be found at meetings of the Detection Club – where mystery writers come together to share ideas, swap secrets and drink copiously. But then a fellow author’s initiation ceremony takes a gruesome turn, and one of the group ends up dead. Now, Agatha is no longer just the creator of great mystery plots – she’s a player in one.
And when Agatha disappears the day after the murder, she’s widely assumed to be guilty. Only Eliza Baker, assistant to the Club’s enigmatic secretary, Dorothy Sayers, is interested in investigating the case. But in a world where murder is the ultimate plot device, can Eliza piece together the evidence and find the killer before it’s too late?
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Author Bio
Kelly Oliver is the award-winning, bestselling author of three mysteries series: The Jessica James Mysteries, The Pet Detective Mysteries, and the historical cozies The Fiona Figg Mysteries, set in WW1. She is also the Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University and lives in Nashville, Tennessee. She is bringing new titles in the Fiona Figg series to Boldwood, the first of which, Chaos in Carnegie Hall, will be published in November 2022.
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Why Should You Read It?
The Case of the Christie Conspiracy by Kelly Oliver is a delightful historical whodunnit that reimagines Agatha Christie not as the writer, but as a prime suspect in a murder case. Set in 1926, Christie’s involvement with the prestigious Detection Club takes a dark turn when an initiation ritual leads to a shocking death. When Agatha herself vanishes the next day, suspicion falls heavily on her.
The novel’s real star is Eliza Baker, assistant to the brilliant Dorothy Sayers, who refuses to believe in Christie’s guilt and sets out to unravel the mystery. With a sharp eye for detail and a wit to match, Eliza makes a compelling amateur sleuth. The story is packed with fascinating literary figures, rich historical atmosphere, and plenty of twists that would make Dame Agatha proud.
Oliver’s writing captures the spirit of the Golden Age of crime fiction while offering fresh intrigue. While the pacing slows in some places, the overall mystery is engaging, and the nods to real-life literary legends are a treat for classic mystery lovers.
Final Verdict: A must-read for fans of Agatha Christie and historical mysteries! Kelly Oliver weaves fact and fiction into a compelling, well-crafted mystery that will keep you guessing.
