Cards on the Table
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Cards on the Table
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Narrated by:
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Hugh Fraser
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By:
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Agatha Christie
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 UKListeners also enjoyed...
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"The finest murder story of her career... Mrs Christie has never been more ingenious." (Daily Mail)
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- Dr. R. Brompton
- 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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- Azrael
- 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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- Annick
- 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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- John
- 04-03-17
One of the best Poirot stories.
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.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-03-22
Another clever one from Christie
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!
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- SimpleSybil
- 16-04-24
No!No!No! Dreadful ending.
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.
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- Shopaholic
- 15-03-15
Another great Poriot story!!!
Well you think you've got it sussed,then it suddenly changes be aware of surprises fantastic!
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- Christian
- 21-06-20
Great book
I absolutely adored this book, probably one of my favourites. So well-planned and the plot is very gripping. Great read, not that many characters but their background stories are very important. There is a strong element of human nature analysis in the book, to be fair quite typical for Hercule Poirot, but if someone prefers more ‘evidence-based’ like Murder on the Links or Orient Express, then I guess the book might quite not make the cut
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- 02-11-19
Love the narrator, story ok
There are more thrilling stories than this one, but I do like a murder happening in the view of all guests! This narrator is so good it really makes it much better
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- Cindy
- 21-04-24
Brilliant
One of her best stories. Well worth listening too, whether you buy or use a credit.
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