Conversation so far:
What were some of Agatha Christie's first novels?
Agatha Christie wrote her detective novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, featuring Hercule Poirot, a former Belgian police officer noted for his twirly large magnificent moustaches and egg-shaped head.

Question: Was this book successful?
Self-contained rewrite: Was The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie successful?