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Agatha Christie’s most famous murder mystery, read by the inimitable Dan Stevens.

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside.

Isolated and with a killer in their midst, detective Hercule Poirot must identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.

©1934 Agatha Christie Limited (P)1934 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Amateur Sleuths Crime Crime Thrillers Detective Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery Thriller Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Murder

Critic reviews

Praise for Agatha Christie:

“Need it be said – the little grey cells solve once more the seemingly insoluble. Mrs Christie makes an improbable tale very real, and keeps her readers enthralled and guessing to the end.” Times Literary Supplement

“A brilliantly ingenious story.” Dorothy L. Sayers, Daily Herald

“Ingenuity at its height … the idea is utterly novel, the setting a model of realism, and the characters a versatile, attractive crew.” Woman’s Journal

“A piece of classic workmanship .. exquisite and wholly satisfying.” News Chronicle
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i just finished and what a roller coaster of a book. highly recommended for all wether you are a murder fan or not the twits will keep you guessing till the end

my first detective book

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DAN STEVENS IS AMAZING AND I LOVE THE STORY SO MUCH OMG I MIGHT CRY

i love it

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As an avid Christie fan, l found Dan Stevens performance as the great little Belgian less than accurate. His reading of the story was immaculately presented in every other way with clearly identifiable characterisation. Upon hearing each voice, you knew who the character was but his presentation of Poirot was, frankly and sadly, underwhelming if not boring. While the Hercule of the books is methodical and precise, he is prone to humanity throughout, with a capacity to feel and express his feelings. Dan Stevens' is best described as he describes Mrs Hubbard - monotonous. There's simply no inflection at literally any stage in his performance as Poirot. Poirot, here, is remarkably lifeless, cold, monotone and single dimensioned. In every other way it was a wonderful performance, especially Princess Dragomiroff - Dragomirov - as l cannot recollect the exact spelling from the book.

Poirot could be better.

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The reading really brings all the characters to life. I wish other books were read like this, sets a really high bar for other performances

Fun listen and very well performed

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A classic Christie story and a really admirable voice performance from Dan Stevens who manages to create distinct voices for all 12 suspects.

Excellent

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