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Five Little Pigs

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
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Beautiful Caroline Crale was convicted of poisoning her husband, yet there were five other suspects: Philip Blake (the stockbroker) who went to market; Meredith Blake (the amateur herbalist) who stayed at home; Elsa Greer (the three-time divorcee) who had roast beef; Cecilia Williams (the devoted governess) who had none; and Angela Warren (the disfigured sister) who cried ‘wee wee wee’ all the way home.

It is sixteen years later, but Hercule Poirot just can’t get that nursery rhyme out of his mind…

©2007 Agatha Christie (P)2011 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Crime Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Fiction
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My absolute favourite Poirot story, read superbly by the wonderful Hugh Fraser, but massive annoyance the end being cut short by the ridiculous "hope you enjoyed it" comment before the narration had finished. I want to hear Carla thank Poirot, I want to hear the devastation and realisation of the participants of events and if that wasn't the case I still want to hear every word of the story right to the end. I feel quite cheated, shame on you.

The Best

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Listened to this on long journey to and from our holiday. Really enjoyed it. Love Poirot and made a 5 hour journey each way fly. I had seen a TV drama - but so much more detail in this audio dramatisation. Characters were really good. Really recommend this.

Very engaging mystery

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Excellently read gripping story, I followed the twists and turns with eagerness to see if the obvious person really had done it. I felt the ending was cut short so suddenly it was jarring. I don't expect a full trial, but did Elsa get charged? Did Caroline's name get cleared? Part of what makes it jarring though is the way the story finishing and the"we hope you enjoyed audible" jumped in on Hugh's last word without a seconds pause.

Gripping, excellently read,v believable characters

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Love this book, the characters are so well drawn, I feel as if I know them. Fiendishly tricky plot (I did not guess the culprit ) and a satisfying conclusion ( which not all Christie novels have). Hugh Frazer is wonderful as always, he is the perfect narrator.

Great

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This is one of Agatha Christie's best, most subtle storylines. Great characters (including a thoroughly dislikeable murder victim!). Effortlessly and wonderfully narrated

Return to this story over and over again

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