A story of romance, mystery and a literary legend. In December 1926, world-famous author Agatha Christie vanished without a trace. Her car was found abandoned near Guildford. A note mentioned Yorkshire. The press went wild. The public were hooked. The world’s most famous mystery writer had become the subject of her own unsolved case.

Sleuths Join the Hunt

The mystery deepened. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Dorothy L. Sayers joined the search. There were mediums, manhunts, and mounting pressure from the Home Secretary.

But for eleven days, no one could find her.

Found at The Old Swan

She had checked in quietly, under the name Mrs Teresa Neele, the surname of her husband’s lover. She dined in the Wedgewood Restaurant, read the newspapers, and watched the search for herself unfold.

Agatha Christie never explained her disappearance. Some said heartbreak. Others claimed amnesia. Some believed it was revenge. But one thing’s for sure it made The Old Swan part of literary legend.

Make It Your Own Mystery Moment

Wander the gardens, sip a cocktail in the Library Lounge, or book a table in the famous Wedgewood Restaurant. This isn’t just history. It’s your chance to live a story worth sharing.