Arts & Entertainment
Uncover Secrets of the Lost Lingo of Agatha Christie
See what you're missing in Christie's 100-year-old novels in this entertaining presentation.
Tantalus? Turkish bath? Turnip watch?
Agatha Christie's earliest novels are sprinkled with hundred-year-old words and phrases that can leave modern readers puzzled. Eager to find out “whodunnit,” most just skip over these unfamiliar references, missing out on a richer – and more fun! – reading experience.
In this lively and visually engaging presentation, author Kate Gingold shares insider knowledge and fascinating anecdotes from her work researching Agatha Annotated, a comprehensive glossary of Christie’s 1920s novels. You’ll love Dame Agatha even more when Kate deciphers the quirky slang, period parodies, and pop culture references through excerpts narrated by her husband and publisher, Don.
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Join Kate and Don for an entertaining deep dive into the wit and wordplay of Agatha Christie’s early mysteries and discover the hidden gems that have delighted readers for over a century!
