Since the early 20th century, Agatha Christie has been thrilling readers and TV audiences with her gripping stories of crime and mystery.

The statistics behind her life are impressive enough. In her 85 years she wrote more than 80 books, many of them bestsellers, altogether selling an estimated two billion copies worldwide and making her the best-selling fiction author of all time. Her global appeal is testified to by the fact that her stories have been translated into more than 45 languages.

From the intricately plotted storylines and wonderfully created settings of a bygone England, to her two colourful detective characters – Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot - Christie’s work has captured the imaginations of subsequent generations, and continues to be frequently adapted for TV and film.

Agatha Christie Week which is coordinated by Torbay Cultural Partnership gives fans from all over the world an opportunity to celebrate the work of this renowned British author.  

There are lots of events taking place.  You could take a stroll along the Agatha Christie mile which starts outside the Tourist Information Centre in Torquay.  The walk takes in ten landmarks associated with this great British author.  Alternatively you may wish to get aboard a genuine 1940's bus for a trip to Greenway House and Gardens.  Greenway was Agatha Christie's holiday home, which is now owned by the National Trust.  The house was acquired by The National Trust in 1999.    The rooms are set in the 1950's and contain many of the family's collections.  Christie often used familiar places in her books and the house features in a number of her books, for example 'Five Little Pigs' and 'Dead Man's Folly'. 

Another place frequented by the author was The Grand Hotel, Torquay. It was here that Agatha spent her honeymoon after marrying her first husband, Archibald Christie on Christmas Eve, 1914.

For more information about the themed events and event listings taking place during the week visit the Agatha Christie Week website for all the information you need to take part.