Giant's Bread

'Yes, I know genius when I meet it. I may not like it—but I recognize it.' First published in 1930 under the pseudonym 'Mary Westmacott', Giant's Bread shows a young Agatha Christie establishing herself as one of the finest writers of her day. Emotionally charged and a novel which sweeps generations, Giant's Bread tells a tale of genius, obsession and unruly ambition. Following the life and career of Vernon Deyre – an extraordinary and brilliant musician – from childhood to fame, Christie explores love, betrayal and the sacrifices demanded by art itself. Set against the backdrop of a vividly drawn interwar Europe, Vernon learns that, despite his talents, there is a high price to pay for writing the masterpiece of his life. A crucial decision needs to be made before he risks losing it all… but what is the right path? Atmospheric and profoundly human, Giant's Bread reveals a side to Christie far removed from her murder mysteries – but remains nonetheless as thrilling. Agatha Christie (1890 – 1976) was an English author. She was a prolific writer, most famous for her detective novels and short story collections which centred around the iconic characters of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Renowned as the 'Queen of Crime', she remains the bestselling novelist of all time, with her sales only second to the Bible.