Agatha Christie-esque

Definitions

Reminiscent of the works of Agatha Christie (1890–1976), English writer known for her detective fiction.

Examples

“In the first scene, the Agatha Christie-esque “queen of the logical murder⟳” (Shirley Platel) outlines a murder⟳ plot with a surprise⟳ ending.”

“Murder⟳ mysteries are always a tricky business, especially the old style Agatha Christie-esque ones where a group of suspects are confined to a single environ while everyone suspects everyone else and someone sleuths away until the end⟳ credits are ready to roll.”

“Set⟳ over a long, dark and increasingly bloody night at a Song Dynasty military fortress, this 12th century comic mystery opens with a touch⟳ of “Macbeth” — a visiting leader is found murdered in his bed, suspicion falls immediately on the guards — before peeling back layer after layer of Agatha Christie-esque puzzle-box intrigue.”

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