Agatha Christie - Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen (DVD)

Lucy Worsley investigates the life of Agatha Christie and uncovers a complex woman whose life — and work — reflected the seismic upheavals of the 20th century. Famous crime writer Agatha Christie worked hard to protect her public image. Although the author achieved great public acclaim, her true character remained shrouded in secrecy. How to solve the mystery of Agatha Christie? Historian Lucy Worsley digs through Christie's archives and novels in a bid to find out more. She reveals how Christie's writing can shine a light on the author's private passions, fears and beliefs, as well as the tumultuous time in which she lived.