![]() ![]() ![]() Her research provides glimpses into upper-middle-class British life in the 1920s that little resemble popular images of the roaring glitterati. If you think you already know everything about the case, rest assured that Benedict (“ The Only Woman in the Room,” “Lady Clementine”) plays a long game, both consistent and factually solid - although you may not enjoy it if you’re not already a fan of historical fiction. Had she been abducted? Done away with herself? Wound up murdered? When Christie’s fur coat and valise were found in her car near a deep pool, police and the public feared the worst. Christie” fictionalizes the author’s well-known 11-day disappearance in December 1926. ![]() That’s because they involve two of the world’s most famous names in sleuthing: Agatha Christie and detective Sherlock Holmes. Arriving like fine British clockwork at the end of this very uncozy year are two titles that will slake your thirst for clues, red herrings and, most of all, familiarity. Perhaps it’s a hammock or a beach towel, but even without a hearth, there’s something classic about the perfect fireside book - more often than not, a cozy mystery. No matter where you live or what you celebrate, the December lull offers an irresistible tableau: you, a beverage of your choice and a good book, curled up by a fire. ![]() If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from, whose fees support independent bookstores. ![]()
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