Rosalind Hicks
Literary guardian, Agatha Christie’s child
Born
August 5th, 1919
106 years ago
Died
2004
21 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Born as the only child of a renowned author, a significant role as a literary guardian was fulfilled. Managing the literary estate and works of one of the best-selling authors in history, engagement in numerous adaptations and projects related to her mother's writings occurred. Actively participated in promoting the legacy of Agatha Christie through various media and public engagements.
Managed Agatha Christie’s literary estate
Oversaw adaptations of Christie’s works
Authored works about Agatha Christie
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