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The Secret of Chimneys

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

A brand new audio edition of Agatha Christie’s thriller, the first to feature Superintendent Battle and ‘Bundle’ Brent.

Little did Anthony Cade suspect that a simple errand on behalf of a friend would make him the centrepiece of a murderous international conspiracy. Someone would stop at nothing to prevent the monarchy being restored in faraway Herzoslovakia.

The combined forces of Scotland Yard and the French Surete can do no better than go in circles – until the final murder at Chimneys, the great country estate that yields up an amazing secret…

©1925 Agatha Christie Limited, a Chorion Company (P)2003 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London UK Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives

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Critic reviews

‘One of the best of Agatha Christie’s early thrillers.’ Charles Osborne

‘A thick fog of mystery, cross purposes, and romance, which leads up to a most unexpected and highly satisfactory ending.’ Times Literary Supplement

‘Here’s another capital detective story by Miss Christie, which will keep the reader guessing until the very end, not only as to the identity of the arch villain – the murderer – but also that of the hero, Anthony Cade.’ Literary Review
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Great story read by a wonderful narrator. This is one book I keep returning to again and again.

One of my favourites

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I've listened to this a couple of times, a great story line and told brilliantly. Agatha Christie never disappoints.

Love this book!

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Definitely, it's a long one though, perfect for long drives.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lord Caterham, so well played, made me smile...

Have you listened to any of Hugh Fraser’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Hugh Fraser never fails to create amazing tension and humour combined, he really brings characters to life,

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The girl guide part.... Sad.

Any additional comments?

I recommend this book to anyone on a long drive or really wanting to get their teeth into a great thriller. I decorated my lounge listening to this, it made the job much more palatable!

Brilliant thriller from Dame Agatha

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Agatha Christie at her most mysterious and enigmatic.
Kept me guessing all the way to the end.
Lots of twists and turns along the way but thoroughly enjoyable all the way to the denouement.

Keep guessing?

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I throughly enjoyed listenig to to the Book = full of excitement and
Thrills.
certainly one to listened to again

Delightful Story.

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The Secret of Chimneys is one of Agatha Christie’s stand-alone novels. A little absurd and of its time but a very enjoyable listen. Hugh Fraser’s superb narration keeps the listener engaged and amused.

Excellently narrated Christie

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This story, although a little dated, contained unexpected twists and turns. The reading was excellent and presented the characters well.

Unexpected twists and turns

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As always Agatha keeps tempting you to think you’ve seen an inkling of background and story and motive… but you always get it backwards! Well read, as always!

Agatha’s plot twists

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fantastic tale which I enjoyed very much .The plot is convoluted and unexpected. Agatha Christie at her best.

chimneys

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As per usual an excellently reading off Hugh Fraser, and some great characters.
Really enjoyed listening to this, a book I couldn’t put down to capture a phrase.

Great twist

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