Lauren Radick

This lecture has all the elements of a thrilling mystery. An abandoned vehicle found near a nature reserve. An unfaithful husband who wants to leave his wife for a younger woman. A crime writer who has disappeared from her own crime scene. While it may read like fiction, this is the true story of Agatha Christie’s disappearance in December 1926. The program will explore how Agatha’s friendships, loves, and rivalries inspired and affected her writing and see how her written gifts continue to influence the world today. The class explores her key ideas, themes, and literary techniques, revealing the personality behind her works, and provides a compelling glimpse into the life of the woman behind the pages.