"The most fascinating aspect of the notebooks is the rare glimpse they allow into the mind of a writer, especially one as imaginative as Christie....An appealing read for Christie-philes." -- Publishers Weekly

"A must-have for any ardent fan of Miss Marple or Hercule Poirot." -- Washington Post

"A must for all Christie fans." -- Newark Star-Ledger

"Provides a unique look into the mind and working habits of one of the world's most successful authors." -- Tulsa World

"Meticulously detailed and scrupulous in its judgments." -- Strand magazine on Agatha Christie's Secret Notebooks

"A meticulously detailed study that is packed with shrewd perceptions about Christie's fiction....Curran has produced an enthralling miscellany of a book, in which her fans will rummage to their heart's content." -- Sunday Times (London)

"Many of Curran's discoveries will shape how Christie is read in future....This book is fascinating." -- The Independent on Sunday

"[Curran] has organized his material as efficiently as an Agatha Christie mystery....[His] enthusiasm for his subject carries us along." -- Irish Times