Meaning of Christiesque | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Examples

“I would even go so far as to say that Sayers sometimes does her best to construct a tale that has the same Christiesque emphasis on the fantastically ingenious crime and the game between reader and detective.”

“A devotee of mystery novels, the poet's theories began to take on Christiesque twists, involving disguises, conspiracies and elaborate plots.”

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