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4.50 from Paddington

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Emilia Fox
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Two trains Side by side for a brief moment In that moment, a murder

Elspeth McGillicuddy is positive she witnessed a man strangling a woman to death.

But it was only the merest glimpse through a carriage window as the trains drew parallel.

She is the only witness, there are no suspects, and, most importantly, there is no corpse.

Who, apart from her friend Jane Marple, would take her seriously?

Never underestimate Miss Marple

‘All crime writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt.’
Peter James

‘Never a dull moment.’
The Times

©1957 Agatha Christie (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Amateur Sleuths Classics Crime Fiction Detective Mystery Traditional Detectives Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Fiction
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Critic reviews

‘Without a doubt, the greatest mystery writer of all time’ – Ragnar Jonasson

‘A hundred years after her first novel, and we are all still standing in her shadow’ – Andrew Taylor

‘She gives us an insight into human nature that few, if any, have surpassed’ – Susan Lewis

‘Dame Agatha has sold more books than all besides Shakespeare and the Bible’ – David Baldacci

‘All crime fiction writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt’ – Peter James

‘Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.’ – Tana French
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I was already very familiar with the story but as with all audible books the narrator is a key element. Emilia brings the book to life beautifully and is a joy to listen to.

A great listening experience

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The story was highly entertaining, though I thought that Emilia Fox, an actress I usually admire, was not quite up to the job

Usual enjoyable Christie

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Wonderful but I found the sound quality a bit cracklely. The narration was otherwise excellent

4.50 from Paddington

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

No problem recommending this one. Well read. The different voice characterisations are well done. I have been 'hopping' between reading the book, listening to it on the exercise bike and watching the DVD version. The audio by far beats the rest.

What was one of the most memorable moments of 4.50 from Paddington?

Mrs McGillicudy's witnessing of the murder. Fleeting but intense.

What about Emilia Fox’s performance did you like?

The different characterisations are well delivered. Emily so easily moves from old Mr Crackenthorpe to Lucy Eyellesbarrow.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

At times very funny with all of the 'proposals' of marriage. And quite outrageous the way some of the characters flippantly deal with murder.

Any additional comments?

I am always amazed how 'little' Miss Marple actually appears in the storyline.

Classic tale, a classic listening experience

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Enjoyed this very much. One or two of the voices not that good but rest was green.

Good story

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