A fascinating contemporary journey which reveals the secret life of the world's most widely read author.
Andrew Eames was born in 1958. His career in journalism started in
south-east Asia, where he travelled and lived for two years. From
there he returned to the UK to work first on specialist magazines
and then in guide book publishing. Ten years ago he went freelance,
and has been writing travel and general interest features mainly
for national newspapers, such as The Telegraph and The Times. He is
the author of Crossing the Shadow Line, Four Scottish Journeys and
Benn's London.
He is married with two children.
If there ever was a lesson in how to construct a travel book, this
is it. Eames has the acute eye and polished pen of an outstanding
observer ... a splendid read
*The Daily Telegraph*
Two terrific subjects ... the surprisingly adventurous life of
Agatha Christie and the major hotspots of current world
politics
*Daily Mail*
Vivid and atmospheric ... Eames has succeeded in the difficult task
of closing an entertaining travel narrative with the brutal
conclusions of modern history
*Independent*
The best travel book of 2004
*Daily Mail*
A thoroughly enjoyable read that combines an Agatha-centric
travelogue with a thought-provoking journey through a benighted
land
*Geographical Magazine*
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