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Appointment with Death: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition Audiobook
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The unstoppable Hercule Poirot finds himself in the Middle East with only one day to solve a murder in the classic Agatha Christie mystery, Appointment with Death.
Among the towering red cliffs of Petra, like some monstrous swollen Buddha, sits the corpse of Mrs. Boynton. A tiny puncture mark on her wrist is the only sign of the fatal injection that killed her.
With only twenty-four hours available to solve the mystery, Hercule Poirot recalled a chance remark he’d overheard back in Jerusalem: “You see, don’t you, that she’s got to be killed?” Mrs. Boynton was, indeed, the most detestable woman he’d ever met. . . .
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"I thought for sure I had this one figured out and I did get it part right. I enjoyed this one for the psychology attached to the Boynton family and for the great characterization given to all the characters including Lady Westholme, the rather imperious MP, Dr.Gerard, the French doctor, Miss Pierce, a scatterbrained goose, and Miss Sarah King, a newly degreed doctor. As with many Christie novels, more than one person lies and many people have something to hide. The ending while happy for the Boynton family may be a bit romantic, leading me to think that Christie had no intention of punishing them any further than the character of the stepmother already had."
— Goose (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Twice as brilliant as Death on the Nile, which was entirely brilliant.”
— Observer (London) -
“Good reading, though it has the one Christie shortcoming—the final evidence contains matter of which the reader can have no knowledge. Again Hercule Poirot deduces his solution of the death of a hateful old American woman whose power complex is ruining her family. Conversations with the family and fellow tourists in the Holy Land give him his ammunition in twenty-four hours.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review) -
“Hugh Fraser’s engaging reading makes the time pass pleasantly. Vacationing in Jerusalem, the Belgian detective encounters the Boyntons, a wealthy American family dominated by its tyrannical matriarch. When the old lady suddenly dies on an excursion to the ruins at Petra in Jordan, her children come under suspicion. As usual with Christie’s tales, there are romantic complications among the tourists as well…Fraser, best known as Captain Hastings in the televised versions of the Poirot stories, gives his usual sympathetic reading, making the protagonists seem to have greater depth. For Fraser’s efforts alone, this is recommended for popular collections.”
— Library Journal audio review
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Colder68, 8/10/2023
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" This is only the second Agatha Christie book I have read and both seem to have very unlikable characters in them. I wonder now if they all do. The fact is that the story was well written and kept my attention. But I would rather read about people I like and in some way can relate to. "
— Gloria, 1/15/2014 -
" This is the first Agatha Christie book I've read - despite watching the TV interpretations of Poirot's mysteries plenty of times. It was splendid!! Left me guessing all the way through it. I quite enjoyed the psychological aspects of the story, which is revolves around actually, as they offered a nice twist. "
— Alberte, 1/5/2014 -
" My first AC novel. Not sure what the big fuss is about. Will try one more perhaps... "
— Jason, 12/24/2013 -
" Probably the worst Agatha Christie book I've ever read. Normally, her characters are likable, the plot (and how Poirot solves the mystery) is interesting, and the identity and motive of the murderer is surprising but makes sense. In Appointment With Death, none of the characters are likable, the plot is extremely dull, the reader falls asleep during Poirot's deductions, and the murderer comes out of left field in a very loose case. Agatha Christie is a great writer, but Appointment With Death is flat-out terrible. "
— Becky, 12/5/2013 -
" Another awesome book from Agatha Christie! The way the plot is solved.. it's like the truth actually stares in your face, but you just have no idea about it!! :) An amazing read. "
— Vaishnavi, 11/24/2013 -
" Super good, but the movie was poo poo. Quite different from the book. "
— Linnea, 9/25/2013 -
" Kisah seorang ibu yg amat dominan. Anak2nya sampe stress, bahkan ada yg nyaris gila. Tiba2 ibu tsb dibunuh. Siapa pembunuhnya? Anak2nya kah? Atau.....??? "
— Dewie, 8/27/2013 -
" I read through Poirot's notes thrice to find the clue but without success. Kept me guessing until the last moment. "
— Phani, 4/24/2013 -
" One of her better ones, riveting from the first page. "
— TheRose, 4/4/2013 -
" The ending felt like such a cop out "
— Keegan, 10/8/2012 -
" This was my Halloween read... Quick and compelling... as usual for a Christie I didn't know until the last pages who done it! "
— Mary, 9/14/2012 -
" A very good read. The conclusion, however, I found to be a little "safe" for Christie--very conclusive and romantic. "
— Rainey, 6/24/2012 -
" One of the strangest Agatha Christie's so far. I feel like nothing much happened in this book - the story was over almost before it had started. "
— Jack, 3/21/2012 -
" It has been a very long time since I have read anything by Christie but this one wasn't as good as I seem to remember others such as MOTOE, And Then There Were None, Elephants Can Remember, ABC Murders. Still a fun, easy read. "
— Jeanne, 1/22/2012 -
" My favorite Agatha Christie book, for the memorable villain and the character Ginevra. "
— Michalle, 10/22/2011 -
" "She was much respected and almost universally disliked." "
— Raina, 5/31/2011 -
" The most twisting end any one could never think it was HER!!!!!!!! "
— Shreya, 5/26/2011 -
" A typical but excellent read. Enjoyable because it's set in Jordan--in PETRA, one of my favorite places. "
— Lexi, 5/19/2011 -
" It is a fun read, always wondering if you can figure out the murderer from the clues divulged throughout the story. It was also a fun listen to with all the accents. Americans were not portrayed very well, but was interesting to get the comments of the characters of us. "
— Jane, 5/10/2011 -
" I read this after watching the BBC production with the same title. It was interesting to see how it had been adapted. This is classic A.C. with a great sense of atmosphere as well, as it is set near the ancient city of Petra and then partly in Jerusalem. "
— Andrea, 5/5/2011 -
" This book was the best of the ones I've read from her! AMAZING!!! I loved how she completed the ending and didn't leave it hanging loose. "
— Joyce, 4/5/2011 -
" This was a very good piece of work by Miss Christie. While I suspected some characters, I didn't for one moment suspect the actual murderer. As always a real treat listening to the audiobook. "
— Isabell, 3/17/2011 -
" As always, a fun Agatha Christie read. I do like it that it was based in the Middle East, Petra, during the time that the British Empire stil held the reigns of power. Of course Hercule Poriot was at his best. "
— Laurie, 2/24/2011 -
" Já li há muitos anos, uma boa história! "
— Babete, 2/20/2011 -
" I think I'm getting the hang of figurong out her murderer. Her books are entertaining and quick. "
— Katrina, 1/16/2011
About Agatha Christie
Dame Agatha Christie (1890–1976) was a British crime writer best known for her detective novels and short stories. According to Guinness World Records, she is the bestselling novelist of all time, her novels having sold over two billion copies and having been translated into more than one hundred languages. The Agatha Award for best mystery and crime writers was named in her honor.
About Hugh Fraser
Hugh Fraser, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is an English actor and theater director who is best known for his portrayal of Captain Hastings in the television series Agatha Christie’s Poirot. He studied acting at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and is an associate tutor, director, and member of the audition panel at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, specializing in Shakespeare.