AGATHA Christie devotees will descend on Wallingford for the town's annual weekend dedicated to the Queen of Crime.

Literary enthusiasts from around the world are expected to join the fourth festival on September 8-10.

This year's top attractions include a talk by author John Curran on the Christie's local connections.

English historian and television presenter Lucy Worsley, who is chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces, is also back by popular demand, giving a talk titled ‘A Very British Murder' at St Mary’s Church, in Cholsey, where Christie worshipped.

Tickets can be purchased from Wallingford Museum, Wallingford Information Centre, or online at wallingfordmuseum.org.uk