• After the Funeral

  • A Hercule Poirot Mystery
  • By: Agatha Christie
  • Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
  • Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,032 ratings)

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After the Funeral

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
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Publisher's summary

When Cora Lansquenet is savagely murdered with a hatchet, the extraordinary remark she made the previous day at her brother Richard's funeral suddenly takes on a chilling significance. At the reading of Richard's will, Cora was clearly heard to say, "It's been hushed up very nicely, hasn't it.... But he was murdered, wasn't he?"

In desperation, the family solicitor turns to Hercule Poirot to unravel the mystery....

This title was previously published as Funerals Are Fatal.

©1953 Agatha Christie Limited (P)2001 HarperCollins Publishers

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Hugh Fraser is a master

I keep listening to these Agatha Christie novels and the main reason is Hugh Fraser's incredible ability to give life to each character.

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Mr. Fraser's Performance

Excellent performance by Mr. Fraser as always. Story good but not my favorite by a long shot.

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Susan......UES

What great fun!!A real who done it in the very classic sense.So make yourself comfy and a wonderful time.

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The Narrator is Amazing!

This was a truly enjoyable listen. Hugh Fraser played the characters so very well. Bravo !

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A classic Agatha Christie mystery and talented, easy-listen reader.

With many characters, multiple locations, time frames, movement and clues, the author keeps us directly in the action. The narrator distinguishes characters smoothly and subtly, with impressive voice and accent skill.

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Agatha's amazing perceptions of people's character

This is Hugh Fraser's best performance I've listened to so far, he was fabulous! Of course, he had some great material to work with, this may also be my favorite story so far.

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Great, but there are better books

Eell, Alter the funeral is a good story, but who knows Agatha Crristie books, is impossible do’t compare.
This book is a typical tale of mystery, with a wonderful investigation, which as always happens in the author's books, surprise the reader when the revelation of who the murderer was.

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Clever Story

Agatha Christie near her best with a clever story although resolution somewhat easier to guess than in most of her. work.

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Classic Agatha Christie

I have been devouring the Agatha Christie audible books. I love the stories and the characters. This one is classic Agatha Christie. She keeps you guessing until the very end!

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Nice performance of another Agatha Christie

Well-read performance of this Agatha Christie novel. Very enjoyable. I highly recommend this audiobook. 5 stars

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