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The Case of the Discontented Soldier

An Agatha Christie Short Story

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The Case of the Discontented Soldier

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
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 A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time on audio.

When civilian life proves too dull for Major Wilbrahams he contacts Parker Pyne in order to escape his boredom. Pyne’s assistant arranges a chance meeting with the beautiful Freda Clegg and the two join forces, but on leaving for Africa they encounter more than they had bargained for.

©2012 Agatha Christie (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Detective Fiction Short Stories Suspense Traditional Detectives Mystery
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"The plots are so good that one marvels...most of them would have made a full length thriller." (Daily Mirror)

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Pleasantly diverting. Made me smile. Listened with my 17 year old son, we both enjoyed.

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