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Ordeal by Innocence
- Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
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Summary
The Argyle family is far from pleased to discover one of its number has been post-humously pardoned for murder – if Jacko Argyle didn’t kill his mother, who did? The front door of the family home was locked…
According to the courts, Jacko Argyle bludgeoned his mother to death with a poker. The sentence was life imprisonment
But when Dr Arthur Calgary turns up a year later with the proof that confirms Jacko’s innocence, he is too late – Jacko died behind bars from a bout of pneumonia.
Worse still, the doctor’s revelations re-open old wounds in the family, increasing the likelihood that the real murderer will strike again…
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- goldmoonstorm
- 09-07-18
Ok but ...
This was ok but no more than that... it seemed to drift aimlessly for long periods .. not one I would listen to again.. good performances from the cast just about saved it.
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- Andi Radburn
- 03-03-16
Totally Perfect
Loved it. A real who's done it. One of Christies best murder mysteries I listened to in a long time.
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- R
- 23-07-18
Another great story
As a big fan of Christy I really enjoyed this book. As usual I didn’t guess the murderer. 🤓
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- Andreas Grueter
- 01-08-22
Excellent narration
It is soso important for the narrator to be spot on in terms of tone and ability to convey the different characters and Hugh Fraser has been great. Recommend the story as well. Family fresco style, murder happening wig
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- A-HRLP
- 21-06-18
Excellent plotline and narration
The plot is excellent (and different in that there is no lead detective) and High Fraser's narration is, as ever, superb. I will definitely listen to this again.
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- Shopaholic
- 03-11-16
ORDEAL BY BY INNOCENT
I'm not sure if I wouldn't have felt the same way. I thought it was a great audio book.
It was was narrated well and you can really relax listening to it .
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- T
- 05-12-17
Brilliant
If you’re an Agatha Christie and haven’t read this one- would highly recommend. It will keep you gripped and trying to solve whodunnit!
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- Harvey’s mom
- 18-06-23
Excellent!
A good all round mystery. I just love the setting and the characters. Of it’s time, still very entertaining, very re readable.
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- Bobby
- 22-11-14
Fantastic story with an unexpected ending
What did you like most about Ordeal by Innocence?
The totally unexpected ending. The story kept me guessing all the way through.
What did you like best about this story?
Hugh Fraser's narration. He is fantastic at bringing various characters to life through different voices.
Have you listened to any of Hugh Fraser’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I've listened to lots of Hugh Fraser's audiobooks. He is, without doubt, one of the best narrators I have ever heard. This audiobook sustains that very high standard.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
At over 7 hours it's a bit much to listen to in one sitting! I like listening to them a bit at a time and trying to work out the mystery - I was miles off with this one!
Any additional comments?
If you haven't listened to a Hugh Fraser book before, don't be put off that this one doesn't have Poirot in it. It is still amazing.
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-09-14
Not an ordeal to listen to!
Would you consider the audio edition of Ordeal by Innocence to be better than the print version?
Yes. It is nice to listen to a story and hear how the narrator portrays each character. Hugh is an excellent narrator.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I like Leo Argyle. Although he is broken after Rachel's death he remained a pillar for his family.
Have you listened to any of Hugh Fraser’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I have listened to most of his Agatha Christie novels and have enjoyed them. This was one of his best performances.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Everybody makes mistakes, but some mistakes are deadly.
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