Rosalind Hicks

Literary guardian, Agatha Christie’s child

Rosalind Hicks - Artists & Creatives born August 5th, 1919
Born
Died

2004
22 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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