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The Monogram Murders

The New Hercule Poirot Mystery

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The Monogram Murders

By: Sophie Hannah
Narrated by: Julian Rhind-Tutt
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About this listen

The new Hercule Poirot novel – another brilliant murder mystery that can only be solved by the eponymous Belgian detective and his ‘little grey cells’.

Since the publication of her first book in 1920, Agatha Christie wrote 33 novels, two plays and more than 50 short stories featuring Hercule Poirot. Now, for the first time ever, the guardians of her legacy have approved a brand new novel featuring Dame Agatha's most beloved creation.

Hercule Poirot's quiet supper in a London coffee house is interrupted when a young woman confides to him that she is about to be murdered. She is terrified, but begs Poirot not to find and punish her killer. Once she is dead, she insists, justice will have been done.

Later that night, Poirot learns that three guests at the fashionable Bloxham Hotel have been murdered, a cufflink placed in each one’s mouth. Could there be a connection with the frightened woman? While Poirot struggles to put together the bizarre pieces of the puzzle, the murderer prepares another hotel bedroom for a fourth victim…

In the hands of internationally bestselling author Sophie Hannah, Poirot plunges into a mystery set in 1920s London – a diabolically clever puzzle that can only be solved by the talented Belgian detective and his ‘little grey cells’.

©2014 Agatha Christie Limited (P)2014 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Classics Crime Crime Thrillers Fiction Genre Fiction Historical International Mystery & Crime Mystery Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Urban Murder Detective Thriller England

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Critic reviews

"Sophie's idea for a plot line was so compelling and her passion for my grandmother's work so strong, that we felt that the time was right for a new Christie to be written." (Mathew Prichard, Chairman of Agatha Christie Limited and grandson of Agatha Christie)
"We Agatha Christie fans read her stories - and particularly her Poirot novels - because the mysteries are invariably equal parts charming and ingenious, dark and quirky and utterly engaging. Sophie Hannah had a massive challenge in reviving the beloved Poirot, and she met it with heart and no small amount of little gray cells. I was thrilled to see the Belgian detective in such very, very good hands. Reading The Monogram Murders was like returning to a favorite room of a long-lost home." (Gillian Flynn)
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What did you like most about The Monogram Murders?

Sympathetic to the character of Poirot

Any additional comments?

The ending was disappointing no explanation of why Nancy was killed?

Good story but slightly disappointing ending

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Would you try another book written by Sophie Hannah or narrated by Julian Rhind-Tutt?

I thought this was full of promise at the beginning but the plot became increasingly and unnecessarily complicated and long-winded, and for this reason I'm not sure I'd try another book by Sophie Hannah. I'd possibly try another of hers if it was an Agatha Christie in the hope that the storyline would be better next time. I would however love to hear more books narrated by the excellent Julian Rhind-Tutt.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

To be honest I had lost interest in who or how before reaching the end.

What about Julian Rhind-Tutt’s performance did you like?

It was fun listening to Julian Rhind-Tutt switching easily between the different voices of each character. An excellent impersonation of David Suchet's Poirot!

Do you think The Monogram Murders needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

I think the book needs a follow-up simply so that Julian Rhind-Tutt can become Poirot again! If only the plot could be slicker and stay true to a classic Agatha Christie.

Any additional comments?

I'm a huge fan of Agatha Christie, but have always preferred Miss Marple to Poirot. Could we have a new Miss Marple book now please.

Overly complicated story, excellent narration

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what to say? being a real Agatha Christie fan I have mixed feelings about this audio book. I thought the story teller was very good. The plot a little heavy in places, laboured even but I cannot say I didn't enjoy it. The era was portrayed very well but nothing quite beats Agatha..does it?

good narrator

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I love Poirot books and although I enjoyed the set up with the new Hastings character just far too much of the book was given over to the plot reveal - yes it's a traditional part of a Poirot book but by all that is holy get on with it ! - it was explained for so long - I ended up shouting at my phone - we get it ! get on with it !!!.
Although the murder was clever and the characters were typical of Christie's style and well written .The obvious way that Poirot went over and over the same ground just to make sure that we had got it and repeatedly used the rather clumsy device of talking it over with the detective it over was a bit irritating and underestimated both the man from the yard and the reader. It showed promise but it just didn't flow as a narrative.

mainly mansplaining !

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What made the experience of listening to The Monogram Murders the most enjoyable?

The continued contrast and banter between Catchpool and Poirot

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Monogram Murders?

Poirot and Catchpool and Margaret and the Doctor:

Quote: /Oh Margaret, without you, what is the point?/ ....

Two good people who love each other should not be apart, when there is no need to be.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Well the reveal at the books conclusion of course. It is only at this point do we the reader get to see if our personal theory as to who is guilty and who is not can be tallied with the master Poirot version.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Poirot Returns

Any additional comments?

I freely admit to being a book dunce. It has been a few decades since I read any Poirot but this Audiobook had me literally glued to my player.

I'm now listening to it for the second time, because with all the plot twists and intricate detail, a single listen is not enough.

I know that other reviewers have commented that the plot is overpadded, but personally I like the continued re-enforcement of people, characters and plot. At no point did I feel lost or bewildered as to which characters had, or had said they had done what and to whom.

An innocent review from a book-dunce

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