Agatha Christie’s great-grandson speaks at Iceland Noir

James Prichard, Agatha Christie’s great-grandson and a guest of honour at the Iceland Noir literary festival, spoke with author and festival organiser Ragnar Jónasson at Fríkirkjan church on Thursday, mbl.is reported.

Prichard is managing director of Agatha Christie Limited, the family company that oversees the publication of Christie’s works and holds their copyrights. His father previously ran the company.

Christie’s crime novels have been reissued around the world and adapted for film. Crime fiction fans gathered at the church to hear Prichard speak with Jónasson, who is a fan of Christie’s work.

Iceland Noir began on Wednesday and runs until Saturday evening. Prichard also spoke with Morgunblaðið recently.