Agatha Christie

Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie (1890–1976) was an English novelist and playwright, celebrated as the “Queen of Crime.” She authored 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections—including The Mousetrap, the world’s longest-running play. Her works, featuring iconic detectives like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, have sold over 100 million copies in 100+ languages.