Likely Stories

On the 4th December 1926, Agatha Christie’s car was discovered roughly 22km (or 14 miles) away, abandoned at Newlands Corner, near Guilford in Surrey, on the edge of a chalk pit. The car contained only her fur coat, the small suitcase she had packed, and an expired driver's license belonging to the novelist. Agatha herself was nowhere to be found.So begins what remains a mystery as compelling as any Christie penned.Where was she? And how does the world’s most famous author simply disappear? 📚BOOKS MENTIONEDA Talent for Murder by Andrew WilsonThe Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie BenedictThe Christie Affair by Nina Deh Gramon The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie   The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie  The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha ChristieThe Big Four by Agatha ChristieAgatha Christie: An Autobiography by Agatha Christie🔗LINKSNationalArchive UKNewYork Times ArticleHistoryExtraHistoricUKBlackpoolGrandPoirot US☕️Follow Likely Stories on Instagram and Facebook @likelystoriespodcast or at www.rachelvine.com.au/likelystories🪻Follow Rachel on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube @rachelvinecreative or at www.rachelvine.com.au🌸Find out more about Wildflower Editorial on Instagram and Facebook @wildflowereditorial or at www.wildflowereditorial.com.au💌Got a favourite bookish mystery, an intriguing author story, or a curious literary tale that you think would be a perfect fit for the podcast? Email me at [email protected]✨Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more bookish content, writing tips, and quirky literary tales. Let’s keep the conversation going!CREDITSA Rachel Vine Creative podcastHost: Rachel Vine  @rachelvinecreativeEdited by: Lost As You @lostasyoumusic

Welcome to Likely Stories—a bookish podcast for the curious, the seekers, and the wonderers.Each month, we venture beyond the page to uncover the hidden histories, strange true tales, and delightful oddities that live in the world of books. From literary hoaxes and mysterious disappearances to creative quirks and forgotten scandals, these are the stories that stay with you long after the last chapter ends.Whether you’re a reader who loves a good mystery or a writer looking for a spark of inspiration, Likely Stories invites you to settle in with a cup of tea and explore the secret life of storytelling.