Agatha Christie wrote her first short story, The House of Beauty while recovering in bed from an undisclosed illness. This was about 6,000 words on the topic of "madness and dreams", a subject of fascination for her. Biographer Janet Morgan commented that despite "infelicities of style", the story was nevertheless "compelling". Other stories followed, most of them illustrating her interest in spiritualism and the paranormal. These included "The Call of Wings" and "The Little Lonely God". Magazines rejected all her early submissions, made under pseudonyms, although some were revised and published later, often with new titles. In The Case of the Missing Will, Poirot has received a note from Miss Violet Marsh that she wants to talk to him. Her father was a farmer in Devonshire, and his brother migrated to Australia. Her father, Roger, educated himself and became a clerk with a small firm. His wife was the daughter of a poor artist who died when Violet was six. Violet's mother died when she was fourteen. Her uncle Andrew returned from Australia and bought a place called Crabtree Manor, treating Violet as if she was his daughter. He was interested in farming and opposed female education, thinking that only practical work is suitable for girls like Violet. She wanted to pursue education and won a scholarship. Her uncle is critical of her pursuits and wanted her to abandon her plans… Listen online to free English audiobook "The Case of the Missing Will” on our website to experience Agatha Christie's novel.
