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The Hollow: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition Audiobook
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Agatha Christie’s classic, The Hollow, finds Poirot entangled in a nasty web of family secrets when he comes across a fresh murder at an English country manor.
A far-from-warm welcome greets Hercule Poirot as he arrives for lunch at Lucy Angkatell’s country house. A man lies dying by the swimming pool, his blood dripping into the water. His wife stands over him, holding a revolver.
As Poirot investigates, he begins to realize that beneath the respectable surface lies a tangle of family secrets and everyone becomes a suspect.
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"A super country house mystery, with one or two quirky characters that really stand out, like the daffy and strangely sinister Lady Angkatell. Slightly less Poirot in it than I was expecting, but still a rattling good story! "
— Portia (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Christie not only constructs a compelling plot, she explores the psychology of her characters, peeling away layers until she gets to their core. Hugh Fraser, who plays Captain Hastings in the BBC’s Poirot productions, has a resonant voice; his nimble use of British accents is perfect for evoking the upper-crust environment. He gives voice to the inner lives of all of the characters while moving the story forward seamlessly. Originally published as Murder after Hours, this book is pure pleasure.”
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“A strange, poignant book; these are deep waters [she writes about], with powerful undercurrents.”
— Michel Houellebecq, filmmaker and New York Times bestselling author -
“Good double-bluff surprise.”
— Observer (London) -
“A grade-A plot…The best Christie in years.”
— San Francisco Chronicle
The Hollow Listener Reviews
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Colder68, 9/10/2023
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" My first read on Agatha Christie. Hasn't turned out in the way that I wanted it to be. "THE HOLLOW" is really hollow; a bad start for following her. "
— Satishchandra, 5/9/2011 -
" A very psychological piece -- good but a little tedious, too. "
— Bruce, 4/17/2011 -
" A wonderful classic murder mystery. Loved the personality study of suspects Hercule Peroit makes in this book. "
— Nike, 4/15/2011 -
" Agatha Christie is one of my favorite authors. This book did not disappoint! "
— Tamara, 3/13/2011 -
" A thriller with an incredible ending. Must read. "
— Ellie, 3/10/2011 -
" The concept was better than the execution. This one could probably have been stronger. "
— Zach, 2/3/2011 -
" I can't believe I found an Agatha Christe book I hadn't yet read! Good mystery, as always, and interesting characters. "
— Manda, 1/28/2011 -
" i recall quite enjoying this book, though i read it several years ago. "
— Rainey, 1/12/2011 -
" Agatha Christie is always good <br/> "
— Charmaine, 1/12/2011 -
" I actually read this in Indonesian, to practise my translation skills. Its Indonesian title is Rumah Gema. "
— Lisa, 1/11/2011 -
" Although we don't see as much of Hercule Poirot as in other Chritie novels, this is an excellent mystery with a delightful cast of characters. A fine example of her work. I was hooked from start to finish. "
— Vanessa, 12/29/2010 -
" i quite like it..but Hercule Poirot got into the story soooo late!!i've tired reading the first part of the book..and it's quite predictable..nevertheless, i still love Agatha Christie! "
— Lolliepop, 12/23/2010 -
" Good book, I'm amazed on how I can never guess the murderer amongst the other characters. I'm still looking forward for my first. Satisfying read. "
— Leo, 10/30/2010 -
" An arrogant, dominant, egomanical doctor is murdered while weekending at the gentile estate at which he, his wife, his mistress, his ex-fiance, and, eventually, Hercule Poirot are staying. "
— Stephanie, 10/24/2010
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.