About this Event
Meet the Author: Laura Thompson in Conversation About Eleven Days
In December 1926, celebrated crime writer Agatha Christie disappeared. Eleven days later, she was found at a hotel in Harrogate. Nearly a century on, the mystery surrounding her disappearance continues to fascinate readers and historians.
Join biographer Laura Thompson at West Hampstead Library for an evening of conversation about her book, Eleven Days: The Fascinating, True Account of Agatha Christie's Mysterious Disappearance.
Laura revisits the events of December 1926, exploring Agatha Christie's movements, her first marriage and the unanswered questions surrounding one of the most famous disappearances in literary history.
Discover more about the mystery, the historical context and the research behind Laura's book in this special author event.
The conversation will be followed by an audience Q&A, allowing attendees to ask questions and learn more about Agatha Christie and the story behind Eleven Days.
Event details
- Date: Monday 16 November 2026
- Time: 6 pm–7 pm
- Venue: West Hampstead Library
- Address: Dennington Park Road, London, NW6 1AU
- Admission: Free
- Who can attend: Everyone is welcome
Whether you are an Agatha Christie fan, enjoy biographies, love literary mysteries or are interested in twentieth-century history, this event offers an opportunity to explore a fascinating chapter in the life of one of Britain's best-known authors.
We look forward to welcoming you to West Hampstead Library.
Event venue & nearby stays
West Hampstead Library, Dennington Park Road, London, United Kingdom
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