Dame Agatha Christie was a renowned British author, best known for her detective novels. Born on September 15, 1890, she created iconic characters such as Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, who have become staples in the mystery genre. Christie’s works, including titles like Murder on the Orient Express and And Then There Were None, have sold millions of copies worldwide. In addition to her novels, Christie also wrote plays, with her most famous being The Mousetrap, which holds the record for the longest-running play in London’s West End. She was awarded the title of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1971 and passed away on January 12, 1976.