Lot 9 , A manuscript letter from Agatha Christie to Mrs Elliot on Greenway notepaper

A manuscript letter from Agatha Christie to Mrs Elliot on Greenway notepaper,
one sheet folded, dated Sept. 15th, together with envelope postmarked 'Brixham 17 Sep 1976'.

"Dear Jane / I am so very glad to hear you are home again - I have been worrying quite a lot about you - and even more about the childre - Because I am more sure than ever today (which is my 77th birthday) that is is the children of a marriage that matters more than anything else. To feel loved and belonging give a security and a foundation to life which they need to have & ought to have. I think if you had decide to abandon them you would have felt a load on you of guilt which would have been quite a heavy burden - because you are a conscientious girl & a good mother & you love your children - / I suspect things may be difficult for you in many ways and you'll hae to have courage - but you're a brave and spirited creature - & with your husband & the children standing firmly behind you - I'm sure you can take anything and stand up to the world - / I hope this doesn't sound too much of a sermon - I didn't mean it to - but I have known in my own life the bad effects a broken home can have - & in many other lives I have known - / A happy home mean more to a child than material advantage, education, ponies, toys or any of these things. / My love to you & all the family - & good luck - yours Agatha Mallowan"., formerly from Agatha Christie’s home, Greenway House, Devon

£400-600

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