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JON HAGADORN
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Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, was an English writer. She is known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around her fictional detectives Hercule Pourot and Miss Marple.   The Guiness Book of World Records lists her as the best selling author in history, with 66 novels and 14 huge short story collections.

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