I know I'm behind the power curve in terms of producing posts, heck I'm about three book reviews behind, but I am not behind in my reading. I started the Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Chrsitie this past weekend.
"The intense insterest aroused in the public by what was known at the time as "The Styles Case" has now somewhat subsided."
Not by itself quite enough to inspire one to read on. It's about something in the past. There's a hint that it was a big deal, but as yet, as a reader, I'm not intrigued. Yet, the rest of the paragraph helps.
"Nevertheless, in view of the world-wide notoriety which attended it, I have been asked, both by my friend Poirot, and the family themselves, to write an account of the whole story. This, we trust, will effectually silence sensational rumors which still persist."
Very much like a reporter, she has Hastings lay out the case. It's typical fare for Christie readers. Not overly dramatic, but just what we expect.
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