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The Big Four

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
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Framed in the doorway of Poirot’s bedroom stood an uninvited guest, coated from head to foot in dust. The man’s gaunt face stared for a moment, then he swayed and fell.

Who was he? Was he suffering from shock or just exhaustion? Above all, what was the significance of the figure 4, scribbled over and over again on a sheet of paper? Poirot finds himself plunged into a world of international intrigue, risking his life to uncover the truth about ‘Number Four’.

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I loved this book from start to finish. It takes Poirot and Hastings into the world of international espionage and conspiracy. Time after time, they escape risky situations, as they seek the 'Big Four' of the title, individuals who between them make up a global superpower. Occasionally it is a bit silly, or even slightly ridiculous, but that just makes it all the more entertaining. The narration by Hugh Fraser (who plays Hastings in the ITV Poirot series) is excellent. Whilst it is an excellent book, I would not recommend it to those who have not read or listened to Poirot stories before - this book is likely improved by a good understanding of Poirot and Hastings, and the relationship between them, which is explored in Agatha Christie's earlier work.

Poirot's most exciting adventure!

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I think that was the best Poirot yet, excellent twists and turns that kept me intrigued until the end!

excellent!

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Great, fantastic, amazing I don't know what else to say. I listened to it all then relistened in sections which was a good idea there is a lot going on Poirot even does thong you never thought he'd do
you could relisten to this book over again and still pick up things that you've nodded before
I really recommend this audio book

The Big Four

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Agatha Christie is the mastermind of crime stories for a reason! This book was entertaining, easy listen even if it was constructed from smaller stories! Poirot is the favourite detective of my childhood with his immaculate logic and psychology! Although I see why some people disliked it I think it’s another masterpiece with amazing narration by Captain Hastings!

Amazing as always

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Good story superbly narrated by Hugh Fraser. This is not one of Agatha Christie's best but still enjoyable anyway.

Enjoyable but not one of best.

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