Agatha Christie’s legacy lives on. One of the best-selling crime fiction authors of all times, if the idea of selling more than two billion copies of one’s novels is even conceivable, brought something to this world – a unique talent, exceptional penmanship, a mysterious mind - that is not to be surpassed, but certainly is set to inspire through generations. If there is such a place called |Heaven though, Christie must be smiling upon us knowing that one of the most famous and loved characters that she created will be in good hands and – detective Hercule Poirot – will be resurrected and once again engaged in exciting investigations. How, one may wonder?
The author appointed to breathe a new life into an iconic character was… Sophie Hannah, internationally best-selling crime author. Whether the task felt more honourable or more challenging, certainly it was a proposition not to be turned down! However, how may one achieve the desired effect and create a familiar feeling atmosphere without giving up on their own individuality and writer’s uniqueness? Sophie Hannah jumped on that horse with full readiness and determination and there is no doubt that she knew what she was doing. Her concept was described as 'set in 1920s London – a diabolically clever puzzle that can only be solved by the talented Belgian detective and his ‘little grey cells’. Hannah’s plan is to astonish and satisfy Christie’s existing fans while enticing new ones who, perhaps, have not yet read her work. Does Sophie Hannah stand a chance of winning over the hearts of the most dedicated Christie fans? We will find out soon.
Learn the title and find out how Sophie Hannah felt about engaging into this exciting enterprise below!
This new novel, believed to be a major event for mystery lovers all over the world, will be published worldwide in September 2014. It is available to pre-order now.
So which one do you, crime mystery lovers, find more exciting now? Detective Sherlock’s highly probable come-back in the popular BBC’s detective TV series or this completely unexpected turn of events that involves Detective Hercule Poirot? TV series or book? Sherlock or Poirot (mighty vs. mighty!)? Tell us in the comments! And stay with us, as a cover-off will follow soon!