The Christie Affair

The novel portrays several mother and child relationships. Which is most similar to your relationship with your mother, and why?

Inspector Chilton faces two ethical dilemmas as he hides first Agatha and then Nan. Do you agree with his actions?

Was Nan to blame for the disintegration of the Christies’ marriage? Or were they already facing an inevitable end? Explain your reasoning.

Did Mr. and Mrs. Marston deserve their fates? Were Nan and Bess justified in their actions?

The Bellefort Hotel experiences discrimination because of Mr. and Mrs. Leech’s romance. How might their struggle still be relevant today?

Both Nan’s plot and Agatha’s novels are based on the idea that human psychology is predictable and constant. Did anyone in the story act in a way that went against their character?

Agatha’s disappearance in the novel incited a countrywide search, and her real-life disappearance still enthralls historians today. With women going missing frequently, what makes this one so fascinating and compelling?

Several characters and moments were inspired by Agatha Christie’s novels. What are some connections between The Christie Affair and Christie’s work?