The Murder on the Links

Hercule Poirot Mysteries, Book 2

De: Agatha Christie

Narrado por: Richard Armitage

Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is summoned to France after receiving a distressing letter with a urgent cry for help. Upon his arrival in Merlinville-sur-Mer, the investigator finds the man who penned the letter, the South American millionaire Monsieur Renauld, stabbed to death and his body flung into a freshly dug open grave on the golf course adjoining the property. Meanwhile the millionaire's wife is found bound and gagged in her room. Apparently, it seems that Renauld and his wife were victims of a failed break-in, resulting in Renauld's kidnapping and death.

There's no lack of suspects: his wife, whose dagger served as the weapon; his embittered son, who would have killed for independence; and his mistress, who refused to be ignored - and each felt deserving of the dead man's fortune. The police think they've found the cumprit. But Poirot has his doubts. Why is the dead man wearing an overcoat that is too big for him? And who was the impassioned love-letter in the pocket for? Before Poirot can answer these questions, the case is turned upside down by the discovery of a second, identically murdered corpse....

Public Domain (P)2020 Audible, Inc.

Richard Armitage is the best!

This is my second Agatha Christie book that I listened to narrated by Richard Armitage. I was quite impressed with his first, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, but I do think that he exceeded himself in this one. His various characters are all easy to differentiate, even the ones with French accents. It has been a long time since I last read this book and I had forgotten all about it, so listening to it was new and exciting and the plot twist at the end was superb. Agatha Christie always manages to stump me, and I enjoy that.

Splendid

Positively wonderful. Armitage reads so well that you can truly envision the scenes before your eyes. Own all his audible. He’s incredible.

Excellent narration and story

This is my first Agatha Christie and I see now why she and Poirot are such legendary figures! An intriguing story with many twists and turns. Top notch narrated by Armitage, as always. His range and ability to give each character a unique voice never fails to wow me.

What fun!

This is the second Audible recording of an Agatha Christie mystery I’ve listened to and thoroughly enjoyed. Richard Armitage is an excellent reader!

Great story!

I enjoyed the story and it was made even better by the narration of Richard Armitage. Wonderful!

Mon Ami!

Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings the dynamic duo never fail to disappoint! A great audio book from beginning to end. Well read and performed.

Utterly Charming

The narrator was superb, as many other reviews have said. The story was also very charming. Silly in places without being obnoxious and the twist made sense and had proofs to support it. Hastings is a bit of a himbo, bless him, but a pleasant narrator.

A Million Stars!!!!

It was great!! I really like Richard Armitage 's voice, he is one of the very few that I can stand to listen to.

Wonderful!

Just love Agatha Christie and had not heard this story - enjoyed it and absolutely appreciated the narration!

Fantastically done!

This mystery has much intrigue, as is well expected from Agatha Christie, but the narrator's care with every aspect of the story telling was absolutely perfect! I enjoyed listening to this far more than reading the book, and who would have thought that possible?