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A classic Poirot mystery read by Hugh Fraser.

An outbreak of kleptomania at a student hostel was not normally the sort of crime that aroused Hercule Poirot’s interest. But when he saw the list of stolen and vandalized items – including a stethoscope, some old flannel trousers, a box of chocolates, a slashed rucksack and a diamond ring found in a bowl of soup – he congratulated the warden, Mrs Hubbard, on a ‘unique and beautiful problem’.

The list made absolutely no sense at all. But, reasoned Poirot, if this was merely a petty thief at work, why was everyone at the hostel so frightened?

©1955 Agatha Christie Limited, a Chorion Company. All rights reserved; (P)2004 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London, UK Action & Adventure Amateur Sleuths Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Crime Fiction

Critic reviews

‘Poirot’s return to the happy hunting grounds of detective fiction is something of an event… The thumbnail sketches of the characters are as good as ever and in spite of the over-elaborate nature of the puzzle there is plenty of entertainment.’ Times Literary Supplement

‘The Christie fan of longest standing, who thinks he knows every one of her tricks, will still be surprised by some of the twists here.’ New York Times
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The ever rffient miss Lemming makes 3 simple errors! Poitiers finds some sterling facts about her she has a sister who is having problem's the at a youth hostel she works at can Poirot help

Hickory Dickory Dock

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Hugh Fraser (Captain Hastings opposite David Suchet in Poirot) is fantastic at reading this story. His voice brings the storyline to life. Brilliant narration & an excellent story from Agatha Christie.

Great Adaptation

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Great mystery with lots of elements to it - great characters and narration by Hugh Frazer was fab as always.

Yet again a great story !

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Hugh Fraser did an outstanding job as always. Really one of the best voice artists. You sense that he greatly enjoys his work.

Really enjoyable

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Don't be fooled by the apparently quiet start, this has the usual Agatha Christie hallmarks, and before you know it you'll be hooked - by mis-direction, multiple layers of deceit, and plot twists that don't insult the reader's intelligence. Her characters are real people and few are what they first seem to be. And I really like that Christie also exposes the stupidity and futility of human vanity, greed and mis-judgement - including gender, racial and class prejudice - making them central to the menace and cruelty in which this story is wreathed.

Doesn't miss a beat

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