“There was only one thing about his own appearance which really pleased Hercule Poirot, and that was the profusion of his moustaches, and the way they responded to grooming and treatment and trimming. They were magnificent. He knew of nobody else who had any moustache half as good.”

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.