“I was thinking, that when my time comes, I should be sorry if the only plea I had to offer was that of justice. Because it might mean that only justice would be meted out to me.”

British crime writer of the 20th century, Agatha Christie is best known for creating the iconic detective Hercule Poirot and the enigmatic Miss Marple. Her novels and plays, including *Murder on the Orient Express* and *The Mousetrap*, redefined the mystery genre with intricate plots and psychological depth.