Mystery writer Agatha Christie writes ultimate surprise ending
Like one of her famous plot twists, Agatha Christie has given her fans an unexpected ending.
Just days before the 118th anniversary of her birth, the New York Times is reporting the discovery of a cache of audio tapes of Christie discussing her life and literary works. The tapes – 27 reels running a total of more than 13 hours – were discovered by Christie’s grandson, Matthew Prichard, in a cardboard box in one of her former houses.
An unguarded Christie talks at length about some of her most famous characters, Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot – and her audience’s suggestion that the two meet.
According to the New York Times article, Christie’s estate is considering releasing part of the tapes or publishings a new, updated autobiography.
Christie fans can also look forward to a feast next year on PBS’s Masterpiece Mystery!. David Suchet will reprise his signature role as the suave Belgian super sleuth Hercule Poirot in two new episodes. Acclaimed British actress Julie McKenzie will take over the iconoic role of the sprinster sleuth Miss Marple in three new episodes.
And what of the possible meeting of Marple and Poirot? Christie made it very clear on the audiotapes. “But why should they meet?,” said Christie. “I’m sure they would not like meeting at all. I shall not let them meet unless I feel a really sudden and unexpected urge to do so.”
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