Newly uncovered letters and diary entries have shed light on Agatha Christie’s little-known visit to India during the early 1920s, a period previously shrouded in mystery. Researchers have revealed that her time in India was far more influential than previously believed, shaping the narrative style and thematic elements of some of her later works. These documents suggest that Christie’s experiences extended beyond leisure and exploration, involving close interactions with colonial society and local cultures that inspired plotlines in novels such as Murder on the Orient Express and The Man in the Brown Suit.

Among the revelations, Christie’s travel notes describe vibrant encounters including:

  • Meetings with princely families and British officials
  • Visits to iconic landmarks and…