The Consolation of a Good Murder Mystery

cups of tea, detectives, and finally, some answers

I originally wrote this essay back in 2020, but it seems more relevant than ever. Personal trials and the chaos of summer have me buried in Agatha Christie yet again, seeking the distinct assurance that only a good murder mystery can provide. But what is it about a good who-done-it that calms our existential despair? Here are my thoughts on the matter…

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