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We first see Tommy and Tuppence when they bump into each other at the entrance to the Dover Street Tube. Agatha Christie describes Tuppence as “elfin” with “black bobbed hair,” a look that was extremely popular in 1922 when the book was published.

You may have had the same author daydream I have had. When your book is about to be published, your agent will have set up a grand launch event with crowds, a brief book-reading, and maybe finger sandwiches.

While thinking about a topic for this month’s post, I wondered if there was an Agatha Christie-related or 1920s event that happened in June to write about. I did a little online research – and then created my own event!

It’s been a long time coming!

I’m referring to this website, certainly, but I’m also thinking about Agatha Christie’s books. She wrote The Mysterious Affair at Styles in 1916 and it was published in 1920. That’s over one hundred years ago!

While crafting the perfect title for your book may seem like a creative effort, authors also need to exert their business skills before making a final decision.