In conversation, points arise! If a human being converses much, it is impossible for him to avoid the truth! (Hercule Poirot)
Agatha ChristieAbout author
- Author's profession: Writer
- Nationality: english
- Born: September 15, 1890
- Died: January 12, 1976
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