Agatha and the Truth of Murder is a British drama film released in 2018. The movie portrays a fictional story of Agatha Christie and her involvement in a real-life murder investigation. In the movie, Agatha Christie is struggling with writer's block and her personal life is in disarray following her split from her husband. However, instead of surrendering to despair, Christie decides to use her gift for solving mysteries to figure out what really happened in a murder case that has baffled the police.
The movie is set in 1926 and centers around the death of Florence Nightingale Shore, a wealthy heiress and goddaughter of Florence Nightingale. Shore's body was found on a train that had just left the station. At the time, the police were unable to solve the case, but Agatha Christie is convinced that she can identify the killer.
Christie travels to the scene of the crime, and using her knowledge of human behavior, she begins to unravel the mystery. She interviews suspects, gathers clues, and applies her unique insights into the human condition to identify the murderer. However, her investigation is not without danger, and she soon realizes that she may be putting herself in harm's way.
Agatha and the Truth of Murder stars Ruth Bradley as Agatha Christie, along with Pippa Haywood, Ralph Ineson, and Blake Harrison in supporting roles. The movie is directed by Terry Loane and written by Tom Dalton. It received positive reviews from critics and was praised for its accurate portrayal of Agatha Christie and her detective skills.