Published in 1868 as epistolary novel, serialized in Dickens's magazine. Collins adapted it for stage in 1877. Story based on Hindu god Chandra and diamond theft in India
Born in 1890 as Agatha Miller in Torquay, England. Married twice: first to Colonel Archibald Christie (1914-1928), then Sir Max Mallowan (1930-1976). Published first novel in 1920, introducing detective Hercule Poirot. Became best-selling writer of all time, with 4 billion copies sold. UNESCO considers her most translated author worldwide
Nick Carraway serves as the novel's narrator and protagonist. Gatsby represents the self-made man, driven by his love for Daisy. Daisy Buchanan is a wealthy socialite who initially falls in love with Gatsby. Tom Buchanan is the novel's antagonist, married to Daisy but secretly involved in affairs
Jay Gatsby (James Gatz) is the protagonist, a wealthy rags-to-riches man. Nick Carraway serves as the narrator, Daisy's cousin and Gatsby's neighbor. Daisy Buchanan is Gatsby's idealized love interest, married to Tom. Tom Buchanan is Daisy's wealthy husband, obsessed with Myrtle. Jordan Baker is Nick's golf player, initially unattractive but later reveals her secret
Jane Austen's first published work under pseudonym "A Lady" in 1811. Set between 1792 and 1797 in Sussex, Devonshire, Somerset and London. Follows Dashwood sisters Elinor and Marianne's lives
IT is Stephen King's 18th novel, published in 1986. Story alternates between 1958 childhood and 1985 adulthood. Won British Fantasy Award in 1987