About The Queen of Crime: The Life and Legacy of Agatha Christie
Few writers have challenged the deductive skills of generations of readers like Agatha Christie. Beneath the genteel surfaces of country houses and elegant train compartments, she revealed that the greatest mysteries lie in human nature itself. While the year marks five decades since her passing, Christie’s stories continue to captivate, confound, and inspire and she will be the subject of a major British Library exhibition opening later this year. In a conversation with journalist and author Shrabani Basu, best-selling mystery writer Lucy Foley, author of the official Miss Marple sequels; CEO and Chairman of Agatha Christie Limited, James Prichard, and the British Library’s Lucy Rowland revisit the enigmatic writer’s legacy and how she remains the undisputed Queen of Crime.
The evening begins with words of welcome to JLF – the London edition of the world's largest book event, the Jaipur Literature Festival, which runs over the full weekend of Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June. (Information and tickets for the Jaipur Literature Festival, London are available on our website).
The live streamed version of the event will begin at 18.10.
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Venue and bar opening times
This event will take place in the British Library Knowledge Centre and is also available to watch online. Tickets may be booked to attend in person, or to watch online.
If you are attending in person, please note that the Knowledge Centre and the bar will be open from 17.30.
Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before the start time of this event. If you have specific access requirements please email customer@bl.uk
Attending the event online
If you book an online ticket, you will receive the viewing link on the morning of the event. You can either watch the event live or during the next 7 days on catch up.
Concessions
There are a range of concessions available. These include discounts for British Library Members, Young Persons (16–25s), and visitors on Universal/Pension Credit and free entry for carers.
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