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A dual literary biography and travelogue inspired by Agatha Christie's 1928 ride on the Orient Express follows the author's recreation of Christie's train ride to the Middle East, a journey during which he encountered modern dangers and a host of colorful fellow travelers. Reprint.
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"If there ever was a lesson in how to construct a travel book, this is it. Eames has the acute eye and polished pen of an outstanding observer ... a splendid read" (The Daily Telegraph)
"Two terrific subjects ... the surprisingly adventurous life of Agatha Christie and the major hotspots of current world politics" (Daily Mail)
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"Two terrific subjects ... the surprisingly adventurous life of Agatha Christie and the major hotspots of current world politics" (Daily Mail)
"Vivid and atmospheric ... Eames has succeeded in the difficult task of closing an entertaining travel narrative with the brutal conclusions of modern history" (Independent)
"The best travel book of 2004" (Daily Mail)
"A fascinating mix of material" (Sunday Times)
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- PublisherOverlook Pr
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 1585678023
- ISBN 13 9781585678020
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