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The Mystery of the Blue Train
- A Hercule Poirot Mystery
- Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
- Series: Hercule Poirot, Book 6
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 07-03-12
- Language: English
- Publisher: HarperAudio
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $21.67
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Publisher's Summary
When the luxurious Blue Train arrives at Nice, a guard attempts to wake serene Ruth Kettering from her slumbers. But she will never wake again - for a heavy blow has killed her, disfiguring her features almost beyond recognition. What is more, her precious rubies are missing.
The prime suspect is Ruth's estranged husband, Derek. Yet Hercule Poirot is not convinced, so he stages an eerie reenactment of the journey, complete with the murderer on board.
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- Brett Hatheway
- 11-13-17
Weak Christie novel with excellent narration
Of the Agatha Christie novels I've read, this was the weakest with an uninteresting mystery and characters that are hard to find likeable or interesting. The narration on the other hand is excellent, with Hugh Fraser doing a phenomenal job.
AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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- Olivier Dunrea
- Catskills Mountains, NY
- 10-05-15
Loved this mystery!
Big, big Agatha Christie fan here. Was browsing Audible for a good mystery to listen to during the long 12 hour drive back to upstate NY with 6 wee pups. I came across this mystery featuring Hercule Poirot---it was one I had never come across before. Hugh Fraser did a fantastic job reading the story! And the plot is perfect. I am partial to Christie's murders that take place on a train and was not disappointed! If you love Agatha Christie and Hercule Poirot you will love this audio book! Five star rating for everything!!!
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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- JANE LALONDE
- 07-14-16
Clever. And Hugh Fraser is superb.
Loved Mr. Fraser portrayal of Ms. Viner near the end. Delightful. All characters were well done.
You could easily see in your mind's eye the English village, the train, and Nice. Good entertainment.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- Bonny Blue House
- 04-23-15
Classic Christie
Hugh Fraser perfectly captures the atmosphere of one of my favorite AC novels. Well worth listening to for fans of the genre.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- Vallestya L.
- 02-19-18
Not the Orient Express
Loved Hugh Fraser's narration. Was not crazy
about the storyline. Agatha had an off day.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-06-16
Outstanding Narration
Hugh Frasier's variety of accents bring an enthralling vibrancy to Christie's work. You feel as if you are surrounded by a cast, each telling what they saw (or what they want you to think they saw!) when in truth it is one talented man's voice. The story is full of lush descriptions, twists and turns in the Christie way, and the characters are easily recognizable- indeed whatever the audio equivalent of "leap off the page"- due to the individuality of voice the narrator applies to them.
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- Tim Parker
- 07-11-15
All aboard for mystery!
Hugh Fraser does a fantastic job with the many voices in this the story. A colorful cast of characters both help and hinder Poirot as he probes for the truth. All the clues are there, it just takes order and method to figure out the truth.
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- Brad and Jessica Andersen
- 10-31-14
One of Christie's best
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
The plot is engaging from the first chapter and, as usual for Christie's work, there is suspense and guessing until the last chapter. I thought the ending was both satisfyingly happy and realistic.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
Yes, numerous characters being involved, most of whom had secrets and shadows.
What about Hugh Fraser’s performance did you like?
His vocal elasticity and inflection for characters is incredible! His narration voice is soothingly deep and steady.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes! I felt transported to the world inside its covers.
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- TeresaColeman
- 04-18-18
Great!
I forgot I was listening to the story & not watching television.
Hugh Fraser was awesome in all parts, i especially enjoyed him the Hercule Poirot that I know, David Suchet.
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- J&S Shaw
- 09-24-18
Another Gem
I love Poirot and, even though I don't like the characterization of the American accent, I was engrossed with the characters. It seemed the Americans spoke with overly harsh and nasal pronounciation; most of us rarely enunciate every syllable thusly in daily discourse.