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4.50 from Paddington
- Narrated by: Emilia Fox
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
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Summary
Elspeth McGillicuddy is positive she witnessed a man strangling a woman to death.
But it was only the merest glimpse through a carriage window as the trains drew parallel.
She is the only witness, there are no suspects, and, most importantly, there is no corpse.
Who, apart from her friend Jane Marple, would take her seriously?
Never underestimate Miss Marple
‘All crime writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt.’
Peter James
‘Never a dull moment.’
The Times
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Critic reviews
‘Without a doubt, the greatest mystery writer of all time’ – Ragnar Jonasson
‘A hundred years after her first novel, and we are all still standing in her shadow’ – Andrew Taylor
‘She gives us an insight into human nature that few, if any, have surpassed’ – Susan Lewis
‘Dame Agatha has sold more books than all besides Shakespeare and the Bible’ – David Baldacci
‘All crime fiction writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt’ – Peter James
‘Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.’ – Tana French
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- Alirat
- 09-10-24
A great listening experience
I was already very familiar with the story but as with all audible books the narrator is a key element. Emilia brings the book to life beautifully and is a joy to listen to.
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- kat2378
- 27-12-23
Good listen
Excellent story of course. I've seen the TV adaptations many times but had never read the book so was pleased to come across this. Emilia did a good narration here in my opinion. Some of her voices in other audios are rather hammy but didn't find that in this one.
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- CaWa
- 02-07-14
Emilia Fox delivers an outstanding performance.
If you could sum up 4.50 from Paddington in three words, what would they be?
Beautifully articulated by Emilia Fox, full of tension and intrigue, the reader takes us with her on an amazing journey.
What did you like best about this story?
Emilias varied voices for each and every character.
What does Emilia Fox bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
A perfect delivery of the narrative.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
This book made me smile on many occasions, Emilia manages to go from sweet delicate voices of older ladies so cherished by Agatha Christie to grouchy old men and all voices in-between! I do not know how she does it so perfectly.
Any additional comments?
I am looking for more audible performances by Emilia Fox, she is simply an outstanding narrator.
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- Jo Addis
- 06-03-16
Couldn't Finish
I found the plot of this particular novel very slow and underwhelming. I still love the character though. A swift move on till the next Miss Marple.
Looking at the publication dates, it was 7 years or so between Miss Marple stories. I wonder if AC felt the same way about her own character in this novel as I do...
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- Charlotte Sky Parker
- 06-11-22
Very good Marple!
Gotta love a Miss Marple mystery. This one kept me guessing right until the last few chapters! Something about a murder mystery on an old train that's just so cosy!
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- Lee
- 19-10-22
One of my favourite Agatha books
I fair enjoyed it. A myriad of characters, a country house, a curry plus lots of red herrings to go through. Well read ..
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- Pb
- 05-11-24
Lovely voice
When you need to unwind, a safe ‘who done it’. Just what i needed, thank you.
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- Alexandria
- 23-02-16
One of my favourite Miss Marples
What made the experience of listening to 4.50 from Paddington the most enjoyable?
I have only ever watched the tv versions of this story and to finally get round to reading...well, listening to the original was great fun. I loved seeing where some thing were more padded out and were some bits were completely different.
What was one of the most memorable moments of 4.50 from Paddington?
The murder! We actually got to see the murder of the woman instead of just a body showing up and working backwords. We knew there would be a body to find, it was just a case of waiting.
Have you listened to any of Emilia Fox’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I have listened to Emilia Fox before and I always enjoy her performances. Can't really compare.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I didn't laugh or cry, I just went though it with a little bit of excitment as I waited for something to happen. Also a few eyes rolls at the dialogue in some places.
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- Kristine
- 23-07-22
clever, well read
I very much enjoyed the usual Miss Marple shenanigans, such a cheeky 'old' lady!
I also very much dispute a reviewer here who said Emilia Fox is a dreadful narrator - she is brilliant! Very evocative with the females voices, as adequate as possibly can be with the males. we'll done all round 👏👏👏
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- Givadid
- 11-10-22
Wonderful
my favorite author and my favourite narrator. Miss Marple in all her fluffy glory, personally my favourite Marple.
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