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The A.B.C. Murders (Dramatised) [Audio Download]

by Agatha Christie (Author), John Moffatt (Narrator), Simon Williams (Narrator), Philip Jackson (Narrator)
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  • Listening Length: 1 hour and 26 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: AudioGO Ltd.
  • Audible Release Date: 10 Sep 2010
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0042KWR82
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation starring John Moffatt as the great Belgian detective with Simon Williams and Philip Jackson.

Alice Ascher, a poor, elderly shopkeeper, is murdered in Andover. Betty Barnard, a young waitress, is strangled with her own belt at Bexhill-on-Sea.

Next comes Carmichael Clarke, collector of Chinese art, clubbed to death in Churston. Only in Doncaster does the pattern vary: the man found stabbed in the Regal Cinema is called George Earsfield. But each time, an ABC railway guide is found by the dead bodies, and each time, Poirot is warned in advance by a taunting letter from someone signed 'ABC'.

Who is ABC? And can Poirot find out in time to prevent the death of a whole alphabet of victims? The police doubt him, and the public are in a state of panic, but Poirot is convinced that the murderer's luck will turn, and sooner or later he will make a crucial mistake. And Poirot will be there when he does...

©1936 Agatha Christie Ltd; (P)2010 BBC Audiobooks Ltd
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Christie at her best 21 Feb 2001
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
Fans of Christie have marvelled at the 'quaint english country village with a dark secret' stories that we have known and loved for years. What a delightful departure in the ABC Murders. A brutal serial killer goades Hercule Poirot with clues as to the next victim, but he always arrives too late to save them. Why has the killer chosen to write to Hercule Poirot? What have the victims got in common? When will the killer strike again? A very clever and thoroughly enjoyable read.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Imaginative 12 Mar 2007
By L. Hay VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
This is Dame Agatha at her best. A series of apparently motiveless murders connected only by the victim's initials, and copies of the "ABC of London" being left at the scene of the crimes. The readers attention is kept to the end. Certainly not a time waster for Christie fans. An enduring classic.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A fiendish puzzle, revolving around a series of totally random alphabetical murders and a sinister calling card of an ABC railway guide. Poirot has to be at this best to solve this superb mystery. The plot is exciting and the twists will keep you going right up to the end.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Another excellent radio drama production...
John Moffatt is the perfect radio Poirot bringing life to the character in each scene. This production dating from 2000 has a strong cast and I would highlight Simon Williams and... Read more
Published 22 days ago by C. FULLER
Almost too good
This book just shows how great Agatha Christie's books truly are. I am a lover of murder mysteries, I can't stop watching them on TV: Diagnosis Murder; Murder She Wrote; Midsomer... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. David Watson
ABC Murders Agatha Christie
Lovley book, nice presentation front cover, excellent story, bought this for my husband as this is his favourite of all the Christie stories, also brilliant film ... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Diazee
One of the best
This was one of the first Christie books I read - a long time ago now - and I thought it was pretty bad. When I reread it I entirely revised my youthful opinion. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Junius
Ace
My first Agatha Christie book, and I can't wait for my next one to arrive in the post. Just like the films the twist in the story unknown until the very end.
Published 8 months ago by Victoria Lavington
Brilliant,brilliant,brilliant..What more can I say?
This is the first Agatha Christie book I've read. Obviously Ive seen Poirrot on TV, but only a couple of episodes. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. Gary R. Smith
But Audio
Story is perfect but listen to the audio is not Christie's English.It is US English. I prefer to listen English writers books in UK English.Amazon must find different riders.
Published 12 months ago by Kubra
ABC Murders
This item arrived on time and in great condition. Luckily the package was 'puppy proof' as the new member of the household got to it before I did!
Published 12 months ago by Mrs. I. E. Allen
A good and different approach to Poirot
This Poirot novel, narrated by Captain Hastings, differs somewhat from the norm. The killer has written to Poirot to announce his act in advance, and so the famous detective joins... Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. R. Johnson-Rollings
Very unusual Christie story. Brilliant!
An unknown person challenges Poirot to solve murders of unconnected people by means of a series of letters, one letter sent before each murder. Read more
Published 17 months ago by A Customer
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