Overview
- The anniversary falls today, 12 January 2026, marking half a century since the author’s death at 85.
- Christie ranks among the world’s best‑selling writers with roughly two billion books sold and extensive translations.
- Her West End mainstay The Mousetrap has run since 1952 with only a pandemic pause, setting a record for continuous performance.
- Poirot and Miss Marple continue to reach new audiences through frequent screen, stage and radio versions, including a 2025 radio production and recent films starring Kenneth Branagh.
- Retailers report steady demand, including strong interest from younger women, as the estate backs new Poirot novels by Sophie Hannah and Christie‑inspired works by contemporary authors.