The mastermind behind the book ‘Death on the Nile’ is none other than Agatha Christie, who is commonly called the ‘Queen of Crime’. One of the most celebrated authors in the world of mystery and detective fiction, Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile was published in 1937.
Death on the Nile is set against the backdrop of the Grand Nile River in Egypt, where the ever-charming detective Hercule Poirot investigates a murder that happens on a luxurious cruise. Poirot has to solve the murder through a web of deceit, jealousy, and betrayal that people are hiding.
The novel has been numerously adapted, including film and stage adaptations. Released in 2022, the most recent film adaptation of Death on the Nile was not a great success at the box office; however, it was a great experience for the viewers to revisit the work of Agatha Christie.
Agatha Christie’s impact on literature cannot be matched. The author, with over 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections to her name, has captivated millions of readers all across the world and is continuing to do so. Her legacy as one of the greatest authors of all time continues.