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  • Three Blind Mice and Other Stories

  • By: Agatha Christie
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A blinding snowstorm - and a homicidal maniac - traps a small party of friends in an isolated estate. Out of this deceptively simple setup, Agatha Christie fashioned one of her most ingenious puzzlers, which in turn would provide the basis for The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in history. From this classic title novella to the deliciously clever gems on its tail (solved to perfection by Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple), this rare collection of murder most foul showcases Christie at her inventive best.

  • 5 out of 5 stars

  • All together now!

  • By Charlotte on 10-08-12
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  • Parker Pyne Investigates

  • A Parker Pyne Collection
  • By: Agatha Christie
  • Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
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Mrs. Packington felt alone, helpless, and utterly forlorn. But her life changed when she stumbled upon an advertisement in the Times that read: "Are you happy? If not, consult Mr. Parker Pyne." Equally adept at putting together the fragments of a murder mystery or the pieces of a broken marriage, Mr. Parker Pyne is possibly the world's most unconventional private investigator. Armed with just his intuitive knowledge of human nature, he is an Englishman abroad, traveling the globe to solve and undo crime and misdemeanor.

  • 5 out of 5 stars

  • Not a detective in sight

  • By ktkat1949 on 11-09-14
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  • The Golden Ball and Other Stories

  • By: Agatha Christie
  • Narrated by: Hugh Fraser, Christopher Lee
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    4 out of 5 stars 181
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Is it a gesture of goodwill or a sinister trap that lures Rupert St. Vincent and his family to a magnificent estate? How desperate is Joyce Lambert, a destitute young widow whose only recourse is to marry a man she despises? What unexpected circumstance stirs old loyalties in Theodora Darrell, an unfaithful wife about to run away with her lover?

In this collection of short stories, the answers are as unexpected as they are satisfying. The Queen of Mystery takes bizarre romantic entanglements, supernatural visitations, and classic murder to inventive new heights.

  • 5 out of 5 stars

  • Surprise - Great Stories that I hadn't read

  • By Kathy on 06-11-13
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  • The Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories

  • By: Agatha Christie
  • Narrated by: Hugh Fraser, Christopher Lee
  • Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
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  • Overall
    4.5 out of 5 stars 142
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    4.5 out of 5 stars 124
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A murder trial takes a diabolical turn when the wife of the accused takes the stand.... A woman's sixth sense - and a loaded revolver - signal premonitions of doom.... A stranded motorist seeks refuge in a remote mansion and is greeted with a dire warning.... Detective Hercule Poirot faces his greatest challenge when his services are enlisted - by the victim - in a bizarre locked-room murder.

From the stunning title story (which inspired the classic film thriller) to the rarest gems in detective fiction, these eleven tales of baffling crime and brilliant deduction showcase Agatha Christie at her dazzling best.

  • 4 out of 5 stars

  • So so

  • By Tammy on 07-20-15
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  • The Coming of Mr. Quin

  • A Harley Quin Short Story
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On a dark evening, Mr. Harley Quin appears at the door of Royston Hall under the premise that his car has broken down. Once inside, he embarks upon the tragic tale of Royston Hall's former occupants, leading to a dramatic change in the perceptions of the current inhabitants - but has Mr. Quin's revelation come too late?

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  • Spider's Web

  • By: Agatha Christie
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A classic from the queen of mystery: Agatha Christie.

  • 4 out of 5 stars

  • Agatha is always fun!

  • By Kathi on 08-07-16

Publisher's Summary

There's a body in a trunk; a dead girl's reflection is caught in a mirror; and one corpse is back from the grave, while another is envisioned in the recurring nightmare of a terrified eccentric. What's behind such ghastly misdeeds? Try money, revenge, passion, and pleasure. With multiple motives, multiple victims, and multiple suspects, it's going to take a multitude of talent to solve these clever crimes.

In this inviting collection, Agatha Christie enlists the services of her finest - Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, and Parker Pyne - and puts them each to the test in the most challenging cases of their careers.
©1939 Agatha Christie (P)2008 HarperCollins Publishers

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Short but sweet!

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

While this is a good collection of short mysteries, many of which have been dramatized for television quite successfully, I miss the more leisurely read of the longer Agatha Christie works.

The colorful worlds and characters she invites us into are too quickly gone leaving me feeling less satisfied at the end than I have been with others of her stories. Don't get me wrong, she still has the knack of writing a compelling short story but I guess I was left wanting more at the end of these.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Perhaps the best use of this book would be for someone looking for a short but fun diversion whilst on short car trips or for someone wanting a little "bedtime story". If that is your goal then you will most likely thoroughly enjoy these little peeks in to Agatha's creative mind.

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  • Michelle
  • HUNTSVILLE, AL, United States
  • 11-15-12

well done

Would you listen to The Regatta Mystery and Other Stories again? Why?

I like the actors in the TV shows reading the books.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Miss Marple

Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

yes, just as good as the others

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

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Interesting Collection of Short Stories

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

This is a collection of 8 short stories, with different narrators. I always enjoy listening to Hugh Fraser and Joan Hickson narrate books. Featured characters are Mr. Parker Pine, Hercule Poirot and the ever lovely Miss Marple. Overall, an enjoyable listen.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

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  • George
  • Annapolis, Maryland, United States
  • 02-16-13

Classic Christie!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Any mystery lover will enjoy all the quirks of Poirot and Marple.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Twists and turns are never ending

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Accents added all the more to the book's entertainment.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

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Wonderful as usual.

Mind boggling and entertaining as usual. I love the way she wrote - murder without all the violence. Just the solving of the mystery.

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enjoyable

Nice to have some short stories narrated by some great voices from the BBC series.