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Editorial Reviews
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This excellent audio production is recommended for discriminating listeners seeking quality audio additions to home libraries. Agatha Christie's tale presents master detective Hercule Poirot, who faces a Sherlock Holmes-style mystery complete with numerous suspects, a myriad of seemingly different clues, and real intrigue. Stan Winiarski's voice lends high drama and tension to this riveting story. -- Midwest Book Review
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"Almost too ingenious ! very clearly and brightly told." Times Literary Supplement "Very well contrived." Sunday Times "Altogether a skilful tale and a talented first book." Daily News "The most ingenious and absorbingly interesting tale of sensations and mystery we have read for a long time." Bookman "Well written, well proportioned, and full of surprises. Lovers of good stories will, without exception, rejoice in this book." The British Weekly
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76 of 82 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
In 1920 Agatha Christie introduced a quirky little Belgian detective to the world in this book she wrote on a dare from her sister. The time is World War I and Poirot is one of a small group of Belgian refugees who has come to live in a rural English village. With his egg-shaped head and his well-groomed moustache, Poirot enters and soon becomes one of fiction's best-loved detectives. Also in this novel, the reader is introduced to his cohort, Captain Arthur Hastings, recovering from a war injury at the upper-class household known as Styles Court. The mistress of the manor is Emily Inglethorpe, an elderly woman who has just married a much younger man. The family members occupying the house all become suspects when Mrs. Inglethorpe is murdered and it is up to Poirot's little grey cells to sift through all the red herrings and, in the final chapter, reveal all in true detective fashion. High on Poirot's list of suspects are: John Cavendish, the elder stepson; Mary Cavendish, his wife; Lawrence Cavendish, the younger stepson; Evelyn Howard, Mrs. Inglethorpe's companion; Cynthia Murdoch, her protegee; and Dr. Bauerstein, a mysterious stranger who lives in Essex. All have motive and opportunity but only Poirot can discover the truth.
This first novel sets the tone for many Christies to follow. The wealthy family inhabiting a country house, the non-violent method of murder (poisoning) so favored by Mrs. Christie, and the light-hearted but often serious romance all became hallmarks of many of her later works.
Have a cup of hot chocolate with Poirot and enjoy the adventure.
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
"Poirot was an extraordinary looking little man. He was hardly more than five feet, four inches, but carried himself with great dignity. His head was exactly the shape of an egg, and he always perched it a little on one side. His moustache was very stiff and military." I love the description of Poirot. This is the start of one of the best sets of mysteries ever made - the first appearance of the celebrated Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot.
Poirot is interesting for many reasons, one of the first that he was a famous detective as a member of the Belgian police force. Due to WW I, Poirot has to move to England as a refugee, and remains. It's also the first appearance of Capt. Hastings, the sometimes narrator of the stories.
Wonderful characters, great story. Easy 5 stars.
This is the free Kindle version. A must get if you like mysteries.
Poirot is interesting for many reasons, one of the first that he was a famous detective as a member of the Belgian police force. Due to WW I, Poirot has to move to England as a refugee, and remains. It's also the first appearance of Capt. Hastings, the sometimes narrator of the stories.
Wonderful characters, great story. Easy 5 stars.
This is the free Kindle version. A must get if you like mysteries.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This review applies only to the Kindle edition.
There are illustrations which are essential to the plot and referenced in the text. They are missing from this edition. I had to find another copy in order to finish the book. Very disappointed in the lack of quality in this release.
There are illustrations which are essential to the plot and referenced in the text. They are missing from this edition. I had to find another copy in order to finish the book. Very disappointed in the lack of quality in this release.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Agatha Christie Rocks
It would just be wrong to not give Agatha Christie five stars. This is an awesome classic. Any of her mysteries are an easy entertaining read. Enjoy!!
Published 10 days ago by susanbrill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Piorot
This is the world's introduction to Poirot and his use of "the little gray cells". Poirot is one of my favorite literary characters. Read more
Published 16 days ago by A. S. Price
4.0 out of 5 stars
paired with audio version
I only got this book to try out the audio/book pairing and see how it worked. I really liked it. I have been an audible member for years and it was great to be able to set the book... Read more
Published 27 days ago by L Keene
4.0 out of 5 stars
An early Christie
A British murder mystery starring Hercule Poirot who is a retired Belgium detective, who is a war refugee in GB in 1916. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hill Country Bob
2.0 out of 5 stars
Styles
It is very well written but is not productive she should have written about something other than murder
Sincerely mmudball
Sincerely mmudball
Published 1 month ago by DANE
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another classic from a matter
If there is a disappointing novel by Agatha Christie, I've not found it. This mystery from a bygone era is just as compelling in our high tech world. I read it on my phone.
Published 1 month ago by M Kauffman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love Agatha Christie
I have read many of her books growing up. Lately I picked up this one as a fun read, and it was very enjoyable. Although it was not my favorite by Christie. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lori Castiglia
4.0 out of 5 stars
Seems good.
It's readable, and to the best of my memory it's in the condition I ordered it in. So it's fine. Thanks.
Published 1 month ago by Sedona R. Duchnick
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not my favorite Christie
In general I like Agatha Christie, but this was not my favorite of her books. Otherwise, fine to read on Kindle.
Published 1 month ago by S
3.0 out of 5 stars
Poirot and the little grey cells\
It is an enjoyable, predicable read. It is enjoyable because of the familiarity with the characters. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Elizabeth1100
More About the Author
Agatha Christie was born in 1890 and created the detective Hercule Poirot in her debut novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920). She achieved wide popularity with The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926) and produced a total of eighty novels and short-story collections over six decades.
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