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There is something undeniable within the literary universe: Agatha Christie is the great lady of mystery (no matter how many years pass). You may like her characteristic style more or less, but Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller marked a before and after within the police genre and her work continues to be, almost 50 years after her death, a reference. To give an example that strengthens his influence on other arts, his legendary work “Witness of the charge” is performed this month at the Fernán Gómez Theater in Madrid. Yes, very few playwrights see their success grow when they have said goodbye to this planet and the British woman is one of those selected. There are many writers who have paid tribute to the lady of the thriller through their books (such as “The Case of Agatha Christie” by Andrew Wilson) and “Dear Mrs. Christie” is the latest example of this phenomenon. The new crime novel that has just landed in Spain has everything to make millions of Agatha Christie lovers fall in love with.
The new crime novel that features the presence of Agatha Christie herself
Barcelona-born Núria Pradas Andreu, author of works such as “The Mystery of Wisteria Street”, throws herself headlong into the cozy crime (either cozy mysterythe best books when you don’t know what to read) with a story that makes it clear in the title that it draws on the legacy of Agatha Christie. He cozy crime is a light crime mystery subgenre, usually without explicit violence, set in small communities. Besides, The amateur protagonists solve cases with humor and a certain innocence, evoking classic storiesbut with a contemporary touch. And yes, “Dear Mrs. Christie” adheres to these guidelines.
As Pradas points out, this novel tells the story of Emma Marbury. After World War II, Marbury inherited his aunt Pennelope Brent’s bookstore, located in Dartmouth, Devon.. As he tries to overcome the aftermath of the conflict and get back on track with his life, he discovers a surprising link between a local crime and one of the most notorious cases in British history. Inspired by Agatha Christie’s novels, Emma will undertake a dangerous investigation with the unexpected collaboration of the renowned author. As secrets, lies and shadows from the past intertwine, each new clue will bring Emma closer to the truth, although the danger will also intensify, threatening to change her life forever.
In this way, this new crime novel complies with three essential pillars of the cozy crime: a small community, Devon, a rookie investigator, Emma Marbury, and a crime to solve. In this case, the link with the lady from the thriller is generated because Marbury, the protagonist, is a fan of the British novels. The book arrived yesterday in Spanish bookstores, so we can find it in the new arrivals section.
Other mystery novels that are part of the cozy crime phenomenon and are new
Beyond “Dear Mrs. Christie”, this 2025 has arrived with other literary novelties such as “The Enigma of the Secret Diary”, by Ellery Adams, best-selling writer of the New York Times, author of two cookbooks and more than thirty mystery novels . His latest book is set in the rainy spring of Miracle Springs, Nora Pennington discovers Cherokee Danny’s body after bridge collapse. With the Secret Book Club, investigate clues that reveal a murder covered up by secrets and symbols.
Another novel that hangs the novelty sign is “A cheddar to die for”, by Korina Moss. In Yarrow Glen, Willa Bauer, owner of a newly opened cheese shop, faces a major challenge when food critic Guy Lippinger is found dead after visiting her shop.. Become a suspect, she must quickly prove her innocence.
