Agatha Christie Research Paper

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What does one first think when hearing the name Agatha Christie? One may think of the multiple mystery novels written by her. Many characters could also come to mind such as Miss Marple, Mr. Parker Pryne, and Hercule Poirot whom have played many roles in lots of her books. What one may not know is that Agatha Christie is actually the most famous pen name of Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller. On September 15, 1890, Agatha was born into a middle-class family in Torquay, Devon, South West England. Agatha was homeschooled by her American father. Her mother, for some reason, did not want Agatha to learn to read until she was eight years old ("About Index". Agathachristie.com. N.p., 2016. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.). After teaching herself how to read, she thought …show more content…

On August 5, 1919, Christie gave birth to her only child, Rosalind Margaret Clarissa Hicks. Both of the Christie’s were very much enjoying their lives together. Mrs. Christie published a few other books after giving birth and Mr. Christie left the Air Force when the war ended. The couple traveled around the world together while Mrs. Christie’s mother and sister watched their baby. Even though the couple’s marriage seemed to be pleasant, there was something hidden underneath the surface. Mr. Christie was having an affair and requested a divorce from Agatha Christie. The woman Mr. Christie was in love with was a Nancy Neele. The married couple fought and Archie Christie thought it was best to leave and stay with his mistress. Agatha Christie disappeared from her home and checked into a hotel under the name of Teresa Neele. She was found eleven days later and seemed to be severely depressed. In 1928, the once married couple divorced. Archie Christie married later married his mistress ("Agatha Christie". Wikipedia. N.p., 2016. Web. 1 Apr. 2016). Agatha Christie gained custody of their daughter upon the couple's separation. After Archie Christie’s marriage with Nancy Neele, Neele gave birth to a son in 1930. Even though Archie had a new child in his complete custody, he still made time to be with Rosalind ("Archie Christie". Wikipedia. N.p., 2016. Web. 8 Apr.

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