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Summary

Part of a new look for Hercule Poirot for the 21st Century.

Read by Hugh Fraser, who plays Captain Hastings in the popular TV series.

Mr Shaitana was famous as a flamboyant party host. Nevertheless, he was a man of whom everybody was a little afraid. So, when he boasted to Poirot that he considered murder an art form, the detective had some reservations about accepting a party invitation to view Shaitana’s private collection.

Indeed, what began as an absorbing evening of bridge was to turn into a more dangerous game altogether…
©1936 Agatha Christie Mallowan (P)2003 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London UK
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"The finest murder story of her career... Mrs Christie has never been more ingenious." (Daily Mail)
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5 out of 5 stars
By Dr. R. Brompton on 08-01-15

Another cracking story

Agatha Christie again has the listener wondering who has done the deed. The return of a number of characters, such as the wonderful Mrs Oliver and Superintendent Battle to accompany Hercule Poiret on his quest for the truth, plus the usual twists and turns of plot. An enjoyable story, once again brought to life by the narrator.

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By Azrael on 06-02-24

Brilliant

The enigmatic Mr Shaitana hosts an unusual dinner party. His guests include four sleuths - including Hercule Poirot - and four suspected murderers. After dinner, the guests play bridge, with the sleuths in one room and the suspects in another, where Shaitana watches on. By the end of the game, Shaitana has been fatally stabbed with a weapon from his collection. Classic whodunit.

This is brilliantly read by Hugh Fraser (Captain Hastings opposite David Suchet as Poirot).

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5 out of 5 stars
By Annick on 11-05-23

Four sleuths and four suspects...so neat

Thank god for Agatha Christie and Hugh Fraser and the chance meeting of the two!

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