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Twelve classic Christie short stories are given a modern spin in these BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations.

Agatha Christie is the acknowledged 'Queen of Crime', and these twelve short stories showcase her skilful plotting and talent for producing compelling mysteries. First broadcast in the early 2000s, the stories were adapted and brought up-to-date for a contemporary audience.

Among the star cast are Tom Hollander, Emilia Fox, Patricia Routledge, Julia McKenzie, Neil Dudgeon, Richard Griffiths, Rebecca Front and Andrew Sachs.

Unconventional detective Parker Pyne features in two of the stories, all twelve of which are infused with Agatha Christie's trademark tension and suspense. These tantalising tales of revenge, jealousy, love and death will thrill her many fans.

The stories are:

Philomel Cottage
Swan Song
Magnolia Blossom
Witness for the Prosecution
The Gates of Baghdad
The Hound of Death
In a Glass Darkly
The Dressmaker's Doll
The Case of the Perfect Carer
The £199 Adventure
The Gypsy
The Last Séance

Duration: 5 hours 30 mins approx.

Agatha Christie: Twelve Radio Mysteries: Twelve

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      Publisher BBC Physical Audio
      Published 4 February 2016
      ISBN-13 9781785292453
      978-1785292453
      ISBN-10 1785292455
      Also in:
      Crime & Thrillers Books by Agatha Christie

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Twelve classic Christie short stories are given a modern spin in these BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations.

      Agatha Christie is the acknowledged 'Queen of Crime', and these twelve short stories showcase her skilful plotting and talent for producing compelling mysteries. First broadcast in the early 2000s, the stories were adapted and brought up-to-date for a contemporary audience.

      Among the star cast are Tom Hollander, Emilia Fox, Patricia Routledge, Julia McKenzie, Neil Dudgeon, Richard Griffiths, Rebecca Front and Andrew Sachs.

      Unconventional detective Parker Pyne features in two of the stories, all twelve of which are infused with Agatha Christie's trademark tension and suspense. These tantalising tales of revenge, jealousy, love and death will thrill her many fans.

      The stories are:

      Philomel Cottage
      Swan Song
      Magnolia Blossom
      Witness for the Prosecution
      The Gates of Baghdad
      The Hound of Death
      In a Glass Darkly
      The Dressmaker's Doll
      The Case of the Perfect Carer
      The £199 Adventure
      The Gypsy
      The Last Séance

      Duration: 5 hours 30 mins approx.

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