The Christie Affair - Independent Bookshop EditionIn 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. Only I know the truth of her disappearance. Im no Hercule Poirot. Im her husbands mistress. Agatha Christies world is one of glamorous society parties, country house weekends, and growing literary fame. Nan ODeas world is something very different. Her attempts to escape a tough London upbringing during the Great War led to a life in Ireland marred by a hidden tragedy. After fighting her way back to

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it is clear that the small crew on the spot are at the centre of the most dramatic discovery in history

She wipes Mr Boldova's mind

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