
阿加莎·克里斯蒂
這是阿加莎·克里斯蒂一次以生活裏的人物爲原型創作一個書裏的角色,而且是應一位朋友的要求——爵士的祕書一角的原型是阿加莎·克里斯蒂前夫的朋友、邀請阿加莎一家去南非旅行的貝爾徹,在題詞中,阿加莎也將本書獻給了貝爾徹。本書後來連載在《新聞晚報》上,爲阿加莎·克里斯蒂獲得一筆不菲的收入,連載時改用了一個俗氣的名字:《女冒險家安娜》。
an absolutely fascinating story that is in my opinion much better than other series stories with the protagonist Poirot,who is generally arrogant and ego that to be honest i don't like,and especially the end of the story,prompted me to imagine the soothing and vivid picturesque in Africa Anne is immersed,and Christie's writing is very engaging,with crafted characters and a fast paced plot,the blend of mystery and adventure kept me on the edge of my seats,it's also intriguing that a real life figure inspired a character