Happy Birthday to Agatha Christie who was born September 15, 1890, in Torquay, United Kingdom.  In 1920 The Mysterious Affair at Styles was published and she introduced the world to Hercule Poirot, her iconic mustachioed Belgian sleuth. Christie is recognized as the bestselling author of all time with an astonishing two billion (and counting) copies sold in over 120 languages worldwide.

Watch delightful French adaptations of some of her classic novels on MHz Choice!