• Dead Man's Folly

  • A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
  • By: Agatha Christie
  • Narrated by: David Suchet
  • Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (823 ratings)

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Dead Man's Folly

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: David Suchet
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Publisher's summary

Whilst organising a mock murder hunt for the village fete hosted by Sir George and Lady Stubbs, a feeling of dread settles on the famous crime novelist Adriane Oliver. Call it instinct, but it's a feeling she just can't explain...or get away from.

In desperation she summons her old friend, Hercule Poirot - and her instincts are soon proved correct when the "pretend" murder victim is discovered playing the scene for real, a rope wrapped tightly around her neck.

But it's the great detective who first discovers that in murder hunts, whether mock or real, everyone is playing a part.

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©1956 Agatha Christie Limited (P)2002 HarperCollins Publishers

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Suchet IS Poirot

David Suchet IS Poirot. he could read the phone book and make it interesting.

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Great story

Always so delighted when the narration is as great as the story. If you haven't heard any Agatha Chritie stories, you will love them.

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Suchet does an awesome job

The plot is convoluted but hearing Suchet voicing the different characters it is like watching it on TV.

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Suchet excellent as usual, but too many characters to wade through.

Suchet excellent as usual, but too many characters to wade through. Middle of story dragged.

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Excellent narrator and story

I enjoyed this audiobook very much and David Suchet does an excellent job with all the characters.

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LOVE

No one can surprise like Agatha Christie and David Suchet’s performance is just delightful. I’ve never actually read one of the books bc I enjoy the performances so much! Esp David Suchet and Hugh Fraser.

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Exceptional!

For some reason, this was an Agatha Christie for which I did not remember “who done it,” after having read it years ago. It was fun to listen to the exceptional narration of David Suchet to hear the ingenious solution revealed. As another reviewer wrote, he is Hercule Poirot. Furthermore, his range of voices for the other characters was astounding. (Mrs. Masterson was a hoot.).
I enjoyed the comments of Ms. Oliver on her writing process and how difficult it is to explain to others. I suspect Ms. Christie had fun describing her personality, hair changes and garish clothing choices in the few stories in which she appears.
Enjoy the experience!

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Great story told by a great narrator

I enjoyed this Christie novel - it was fun and unexpected and kept me guessing. David Suchet is a wonderful narrator.

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David Suchet is wonderful!

I have loved Agatha Christie’s stories since I was a little girl. I think David Suchet has played Hercule Perot so well. It was wonderful to hear him read this book and play out the characters.

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Brilliant

David Suchet is remarkable and adroit. Each and every one of his characterizations are brilliant!

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