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FROM ENGLAND TO AMERICA: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DETECTIVE
FICTION BY AGATHA CHRISTIE AND MARY ROBERTS RINEHART

Author: Karimova O'g'iloy Oybek qizi
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Affiliation: Master’s Student, Nordic International University
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19689778

ANNOTATION

This article compares detective fiction by Agatha Christie and Mary Roberts Rinehart. It
focuses on themes, characters, and writing style. The study shows similarities and differences
between British and American traditions. Christie uses complex plots, while Rinehart focuses
on suspense and emotion. The research helps understand the role of female writers in
developing detective fiction in both literary traditions.

Keywords: Detective fiction, Agatha Christie, Mary Roberts Rinehart, British literature,
American literature, female writers, mystery novels, suspense, narrative style, comparison.

INTRODUCTION
Detective fiction is one of the most popular genres in world literature. It attracts
readers with mystery, suspense, and intellectual challenge. The genre developed
strongly in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. During this time, many
writers contributed to its growth, including female authors. Among them, Agatha
Christie and Mary Roberts Rinehart are two important figures in British and American
literature. Agatha Christie is known as the “Queen of Crime.” She created famous
detectives like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Her works are known for their
complex plots, surprising endings, and logical structure. Christie’s stories often focus
on solving a crime through careful thinking and observation. Her writing style is clear,
simple, and easy to follow, but the mystery itself is often difficult to solve.
Mary Roberts Rinehart is an important American writer of detective fiction. She
is sometimes called the “American Agatha Christie,” although her style is different.
Rinehart is known for creating suspense and emotional tension. Her stories often
include ordinary people who find themselves in dangerous situations. She also
developed the “had-I-but-known” narrative style, where the narrator reflects on past
events with regret. This study aims to compare the detective fiction of Christie and
Rinehart. It focuses on three main aspects: themes, characters, and narrative
techniques. By comparing these elements, the research shows how British and
American detective fiction developed differently. It also highlights the contribution
of female writers to the genre. The importance of this study lies in understanding
how culture influences literature.
British detective fiction often emphasizes logic, order, and structure. American
detective fiction, on the other hand, may focus more on action, fear, and emotional
experience. By studying Christie and Rinehart, we can see these differences clearly. 427
Another important point is the role of women in literature. At a time when many

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