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Agatha Christie's belongings inspire magic at auction

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From: The Hindustan Times
Date: 20060913
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London, Sep 13 -- British crime writer Agatha Christie (1890-1976) has lost none of her spell on readers and fans, an auction of her personal belongings in Britain showed.

Auction house Bearne's in Exeter, south-west Britain, said the 700 items put up for sale Tuesday by her family were changing hands for much more than originally expected.

Initial estimate for the sale was up to 250,000 pounds ($465,000), which was exceeded within the first two hours of bidding.

The unique belongings are from Christie's holiday retreat, Greenway House in Churston Ferrers, south Devon, which she bought in ...

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