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Agatha Christie: A Very Elusive Woman by Lucy Worsley

Lucy Worsley reads her account of the extraordinary life of the 'Queen of Crime', Agatha Christie, painting a picture of a pioneering and thoroughly modern woman.

Radio 4,3 episodes

Episodes

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1: The Thing in the House
The Queen of Crime's happy childhood in Torquay - until her security is shattered.
19 Dec 2022,14 mins
2: Man Magnet
Agatha finds a husband, and tries to write a detective novel.
20 Dec 2022,14 mins
3: Mrs Christie No Longer
Agatha finds herself the object of wild speculation after her mysterious disappearance.
22 Dec 2022,14 mins