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Cards on the Table

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
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About this listen

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 Crime Fiction Detective Mystery Private Investigators Fiction Crime

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"The finest murder story of her career... Mrs Christie has never been more ingenious." (Daily Mail)
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Another great Agatha Christie story and a fabulous narration by Captain Arthur Hastings (Hugh Fraser).

Great

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

Four sleuths and four suspects...so neat

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Really great performance. I think this story is a perfect Poirot mystery. It can be thought of a pure psychological mystery where solid evidence is lacking. The superb performance matchs the story.

One of the best Poirot stories.

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This Poirot can be a bit hard to grasp at times of your not familiar with the card game Bridge, because Poirot talks about it a lot. But even so, it's a clever story from Christie - you're never quite sure who did it!

Another clever one from Christie

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I never thought I would say this but in some ways the TV adaptation was better. This had the makings of a really interesting story. The beginning and set up was good. Somewhere in the middle the plot became muddled. The ending, with a last minute introduction, of a new character was outrageous. Hugh Fraser voices Ariadne Oliver in a completely 'wrong' voice. The remainder of the narration was good. At least the 'love interest ' was hopeful.

No!No!No! Dreadful ending.

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Well you think you've got it sussed,then it suddenly changes be aware of surprises fantastic!

Another great Poriot story!!!

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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.

Another cracking story

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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).

Brilliant

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I love Agatha Christie and make it a mission to try and work out who the murderer is before it is revealed. Sometimes I get lucky however this was a fantastic read so many twists!

Couldn’t predict it if I tried!

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So clever
I have been looking for a cut off the last few months but I have been working on

A favourite

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