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The Mysterious Affair at Styles
The Hercule Poirot Mysteries (Book 1920)
- Author
- Agatha Christie
- Narrator
- David Thorn
- Publisher
- Alcazar AudioWorks
- Publish Date
- 20 February 2014
- Run Time
- 6 hours 25 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Agatha Christie, the Queen of Mystery, introduces us for the first time to Hercule Poirot, as he solves the mysterious demise of Mrs. Alfred Inglethorpe at her country estate, Styles Court. Many suspects come under his scrutiny, so it is his genius to unravel all the intricacies of the case that allow him to ultimately solve the crime—and the ending may surprise many listeners.
Critics Review
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“Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.”
Tana French, New York Times bestselling author
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“Altogether a skillful tale and a talented first book.”
Daily News
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“Almost too ingenious…very clearly and brightly told.”
Times Literary Supplement
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Details
- Author
- Agatha Christie
- Narrator
- David Thorn
- Duration
- 6 hours 25 minutes
- Release Date
- 20 February 2014
- ISBN
- 9781483012148
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Alcazar AudioWorks
- Genre
- Classic crime and mystery fiction, Crime and mystery fiction
Synopsis
Agatha Christie, the Queen of Mystery, introduces us for the first time to Hercule Poirot, as he solves the mysterious demise of Mrs. Alfred Inglethorpe at her country estate, Styles Court. Many suspects come under his scrutiny, so it is his genius to unravel all the intricacies of the case that allow him to ultimately solve the crime—and the ending may surprise many listeners.
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