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Agatha Christie
(English Author Known for Her Detective Novels and Short Stories)
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: September 15, 1890
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Torquay, Devon, England
Died: 1976
Agatha Christie, a renowned English writer, is celebrated for her extensive contributions to detective fiction. She authored 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, featuring iconic characters such as Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Christie's impressive body of work also includes the world's longest-running play, The Mousetrap, and six novels written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott. Her literary achievements have garnered her numerous accolades, including being recognized as the best-selling fiction writer of all time by Guinness World Records. Christie's works have been translated into multiple languages and adapted into various forms of media.