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A Murder Is Announced

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Emilia Fox
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An ordinary village

A shocking announcement

One morning the villagers of Chipping Cleghorn wake to find a strange notice in their papers:

‘A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30pm.’

Suspecting this is just a joke, they gather for some evening entertainment.

Then a gunshot is heard.

In desperation, the police turn to an old lady whose hobbies are gardening, gossiping – and solving murders.

After all, old ladies know better than anyone exactly what goes on in quiet English villages…

Never underestimate Miss Marple

‘The queen of jaw-dropping, heart-stopping twists.’
Karen M. McManus

‘Establishes firmly her claim to the throne of detection. The plot is as ingenious as ever… the dialogue both wise and witty; while the suspense is maintained very skilfully until the final revelation.’
A.A. Milne

©1950 Agatha Christie (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Amateur Sleuths Detective Mystery Traditional Detectives Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Fiction

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One of Agatha Christie's finest murder mysteries and a superb study of human nature, read perfectly as always by Emilia Fox.

Brilliant reading of a great mystery

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It was all excellent but Emilia Fox really delivered! will reread several times over the coming years

superb

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I’ve always loved Agatha Christie’s work so this was undoubtedly an amazing book, always keeps you guessing and second guessing who done it, and of course Miss Marple is an amazing character, sharp as a tack and unassuming with her little old lady demeanour, a must listen for all fans

The Queen of Crime

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Great story, brilliant performance.

I’d guessed some of it but so many great characters it was still a joy to the last word.

Bit disappointed however that chapter 7 seems to have been deleted after the first 20 seconds or so though so production needs a bit more attention to detail!

Classic Miss Marple x Emilia Fox

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Flawless rendition of this classic story. Emilia Fox does a grand job – her characterisation and acting are spot-on. More like listening to a play with multiple actors than a narrated audiobook.

Staggeringly good narration!

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Emilia Fox has a lovely reading voice, so it was a great bed time story. The murderer was predictable but I didn't get the motive, so still got a sense of denouement

perfectly read and one of the good Christie's

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I love this audio book. It keeps the listener guessing. There are many really good characters. An unlikely murderer. Agatha Christie fans will love it.

A brilliant Miss Marple Story

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Now, some of this hasn't aged well but that's by-the-by.

However, if you're into Christie, this is just a delicious perfect-for-Halloween read.

Only neg really is that Mitsy's voice is soooo shrill that I had to turn it down for those bits haha.

This one is goooood

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I was sceptical as to what to expect having got used to Joan Hickson narrating the Miss Marple stories - but must say I was pleasantly surprised !

I would be happy to listen to some of her other Marple narrations.

Emilia Fox does a fine job

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Agatha Christie 5***** a great story which is timeless and listened to again and again. All that and superb narration as you would expect from Emilia Fox. A tremendous combination. Looking for moreA.G. books to add to my collection for a wintry afternoon.

Wonderful of course!!

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