The Body in the Library
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The Body in the Library
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Narrated by:
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Stephanie Cole
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By:
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Agatha Christie
About this listen
When Mrs Bantry wakes to find a body in her library, there’s only one woman to call: her good friend Jane Marple.
But she hasn’t called her old friend for comfort.
The body in her library has been murdered and Miss Marple is so very good at solving murders.
Her investigations uncover a scandal far darker than either of them could have imagined, and this time she may be out of her depth.
Never underestimate Miss Marple
‘Christie always defied expectations, not only in her legendary twists and reveals, but also in the underestimated detectives she created as her heroes. The villains never see these sleuths coming – and that’s half the fun.’
Leigh Bardugo
‘One of the most ingeniously contrived of all her murder stories.’
Birmingham Post
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Critic reviews
‘Without a doubt, the greatest mystery writer of all time’ – Ragnar Jonasson
‘A hundred years after her first novel, and we are all still standing in her shadow’ – Andrew Taylor
‘She gives us an insight into human nature that few, if any, have surpassed’ – Susan Lewis
‘Dame Agatha has sold more books than all besides Shakespeare and the Bible’ – David Baldacci
‘All crime fiction writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt’ – Peter James
‘Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.’ – Tana French
Would you consider the audio edition of The Body in the Library to be better than the print version?
This book is beautifully performed, like being in a theatre.What was one of the most memorable moments of The Body in the Library?
The twists and turnsWhat does Stephanie Cole bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Brilliant characterisations, great pace, I was hooked! She has a lovely non-irritating voice that does not detract from the story.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I laughed and smiled throughout the journey, but it has very sad points, very raw too, which Miss Marple acknowledges during the story.Any additional comments?
One of the most exciting yet sad stories, takes us back to a different part of history that is difficult to understand at times, with modern eyes.Brilliant performance
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Loved it.
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Stephanie Cole is wonderful as narrator as usual.
Enjoy! 🙂
Another great by the queen of crime fiction
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Great performance!
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Would you listen to The Body in the Library again? Why?
Absolutely. All Agatha Christie novels are brilliant in my opinion. It flowed easily and kept me interested all the way through. There is humour in this book you don't expect.What other book might you compare The Body in the Library to, and why?
Any other Agatha Christie, Miss Marple novel. All brilliant.What does Stephanie Cole bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Stephanie Cole was born to narrate these novels, her voice and timing was immaculate.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I wanted to drift off to sleep and find audible great at bedtime but this was so good I listened until the early hours.Any additional comments?
Some narrators voices are quite jarring and put me off buying the novel on audible but Stephanie Cole has now become a firm favourite. Enjoyed this and will listen to again.Stephanie Cole narrates this beautifully.
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