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Agatha Christie

Christie demonstrated a passion for literature from the start: she taught herself to read at age four and was constantly making up stories involving imaginary friends.  Her first novel, ''The Mysterious Affair at Styles'', was published in 1920; it set the stage for the author's illustrious career, and paved the way for scores of crime writers to come. If you want a lot of bang for your buck, there are many wonderful collections of Christie's short stories. * ''Harlequin Tea Set and Other Stories'' * ''The Witness for the Prosecution: And Other Stories'' * ''Regatta Mystery and Other Stories'' * ''Murder in the Mews and Other Stories'' * ''Three Blind Mice and Other Stories''

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