-
The Murder at the Vicarage
- Narrated by: Joan Hickson
- Series: Miss Marple, Book 1
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 13-11-06
- Language: English
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Regular price: £8.49
People who bought this also bought...
-
The Murder at the Vicarage
- By: Agatha Christie
- Narrated by: Richard E. Grant
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 117
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 110
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 110
A classic Marple mystery, read by the inimitable Richard E. Grant. 'Anyone who murdered Colonel Protheroe,' declared the parson, brandishing a carving knife above a joint of roast beef, ‘would be doing the world at large a service! 'It was a careless remark for a man of the cloth. And one which was to come back and haunt the clergyman just a few hours later. From seven potential murderers, Miss Marple must seek out the suspect who has both motive and opportunity.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Great performance
- By Mr. J. Fanning on 19-10-14
-
The Sittaford Mystery
- By: Agatha Christie
- Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 132
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 107
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 109
In a remote house in the middle of Dartmoor, six shadowy figures huddle around a small table for a seance. Tension rises as the spirits spell out a chilling message: "Captain Trevelyan...dead...murder."
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Perfect for winter evenings in front of the fire
- By Sue on 21-08-08
-
Miss Marple's Final Cases
- Three new BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramas
- By: Agatha Christie
- Narrated by: June Whitfield
- Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 72
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 56
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 55
June Whitfield returns as the deceptively mild spinster sleuth in three full-cast BBC Radio 4 dramatisations. Specially broadcast to mark the 125th anniversary of Agatha Christie's birth, these brand new dramas are based on three of her best short stories.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Glad they have done another Marple dramatisation
- By M. K. on 11-11-15
-
The Secret of Chimneys
- By: Agatha Christie
- Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 176
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 146
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 146
Little did Anthony Cade suspect that a simple errand on behalf of a friend would make him the centrepiece of a murderous international conspiracy. Someone would stop at nothing to prevent the monarchy being restored in faraway Herzoslovakia. The combined forces of Scotland Yard and the French Surete can do no better than go in circles - until the final murder at Chimneys, the great country estate that yields up an amazing secret.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
"Damned chilly things, pyjamas"
- By Norma Miles on 01-02-16
-
Crooked House
- By: Agatha Christie
- Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
- Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 160
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 132
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 132
The Leonides are one big happy family living in a sprawling, ramshackle mansion - until the head of the household, Aristide, is murdered with a fatal barbiturate injection. Suspicion naturally falls on the old man's young widow, 50 years his junior. But the murderer hasn't reckoned on the tenacity of Charles Hayward, fiancé of the late millionaire's granddaughter.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Excellent story
- By Louise on 21-06-16
-
The Man in the Brown Suit
- By: Agatha Christie
- Narrated by: Emilia Fox
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 112
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 83
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 84
Another title in the ever popular Agatha Christie series.The suave and debonair Colonel Race must solve a question, not of ‘accidental death or suicide’, but ‘murder or double murder’.Pretty, young Anne came to London looking for adventure. In fact, adventure comes looking for her – and finds her immediately at Hyde Park Corner tube station. Anne is present on the platform when a thin man, reeking of mothballs, loses his balance and is electocuted on the rails.The Scotland Yard verdict is accidental death.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Great story, shame about the narration
- By catsatcastle on 02-01-17
-
The Murder at the Vicarage
- By: Agatha Christie
- Narrated by: Richard E. Grant
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 117
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 110
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 110
A classic Marple mystery, read by the inimitable Richard E. Grant. 'Anyone who murdered Colonel Protheroe,' declared the parson, brandishing a carving knife above a joint of roast beef, ‘would be doing the world at large a service! 'It was a careless remark for a man of the cloth. And one which was to come back and haunt the clergyman just a few hours later. From seven potential murderers, Miss Marple must seek out the suspect who has both motive and opportunity.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Great performance
- By Mr. J. Fanning on 19-10-14
-
The Sittaford Mystery
- By: Agatha Christie
- Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 132
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 107
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 109
In a remote house in the middle of Dartmoor, six shadowy figures huddle around a small table for a seance. Tension rises as the spirits spell out a chilling message: "Captain Trevelyan...dead...murder."
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Perfect for winter evenings in front of the fire
- By Sue on 21-08-08
-
Miss Marple's Final Cases
- Three new BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramas
- By: Agatha Christie
- Narrated by: June Whitfield
- Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 72
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 56
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 55
June Whitfield returns as the deceptively mild spinster sleuth in three full-cast BBC Radio 4 dramatisations. Specially broadcast to mark the 125th anniversary of Agatha Christie's birth, these brand new dramas are based on three of her best short stories.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Glad they have done another Marple dramatisation
- By M. K. on 11-11-15
-
The Secret of Chimneys
- By: Agatha Christie
- Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 176
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 146
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 146
Little did Anthony Cade suspect that a simple errand on behalf of a friend would make him the centrepiece of a murderous international conspiracy. Someone would stop at nothing to prevent the monarchy being restored in faraway Herzoslovakia. The combined forces of Scotland Yard and the French Surete can do no better than go in circles - until the final murder at Chimneys, the great country estate that yields up an amazing secret.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
"Damned chilly things, pyjamas"
- By Norma Miles on 01-02-16
-
Crooked House
- By: Agatha Christie
- Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
- Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 160
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 132
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 132
The Leonides are one big happy family living in a sprawling, ramshackle mansion - until the head of the household, Aristide, is murdered with a fatal barbiturate injection. Suspicion naturally falls on the old man's young widow, 50 years his junior. But the murderer hasn't reckoned on the tenacity of Charles Hayward, fiancé of the late millionaire's granddaughter.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Excellent story
- By Louise on 21-06-16
-
The Man in the Brown Suit
- By: Agatha Christie
- Narrated by: Emilia Fox
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 112
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 83
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 84
Another title in the ever popular Agatha Christie series.The suave and debonair Colonel Race must solve a question, not of ‘accidental death or suicide’, but ‘murder or double murder’.Pretty, young Anne came to London looking for adventure. In fact, adventure comes looking for her – and finds her immediately at Hyde Park Corner tube station. Anne is present on the platform when a thin man, reeking of mothballs, loses his balance and is electocuted on the rails.The Scotland Yard verdict is accidental death.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Great story, shame about the narration
- By catsatcastle on 02-01-17
Summary
It was a careless remark for a man of the cloth. And one which was to come back and haunt the clergyman just a few hours later. From seven potential murderers, Miss Marple must seek out the suspect who has both motive and opportunity.
Critic reviews
"When she really hits her stride, as she does here, she is hard to surpass." ( Saturday Review of Literature)
"Joan Hickson: You can't beat her, you know. So enjoy this not-so-fluffy old lady doing her Marple thing. Genius." ( Time Out)
More from the same
What members say
Average customer ratings
Overall
-
4.5 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars175
-
4 Stars47
-
3 Stars16
-
2 Stars5
-
1 Stars3
Performance
-
4.5 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars146
-
4 Stars33
-
3 Stars15
-
2 Stars5
-
1 Stars3
Story
-
4.5 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars150
-
4 Stars41
-
3 Stars6
-
2 Stars4
-
1 Stars2
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- JPH
- Hertfordshire
- 15-09-17
Joan Hickson the consumate Miss Marple
A Classic Agatha Christie story with the wonderful narration from the consumate Miss Marple, Joan Hickson. If you want an escape from the every day drudgery then this is a must. Thoroughly recommended.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Polly
- 15-08-15
Wonderful introduction to Marple
The fluffy old village cat shows her claws in this wonderful village mystery. Beautifully read by the incomparable Joan Hickson; you get a lovely sense of the cosy village atmosphere, and she gives Miss Marple just the right degree of deceptive vagueness when she finally unveils the solution to the baffled police force.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- Brid
- 28-08-17
wonderful narration!
I've seen this many times on tv so I know the story well (including the whodunnit!) but I just loved this audiobook and am sorry to be finished. Joan Hickson was my favourite Miss Marple on tv and her narration here is just perfect.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- S Het
- UK
- 30-10-14
Joan Hickson the perfect Miss Marple
Would you consider the audio edition of The Murder at the Vicarage to be better than the print version?
Yes. It really takes you right into the heart of the story. You're really there.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Murder at the Vicarage?
All of it !
Which character – as performed by Joan Hickson – was your favourite?
Always Miss Marple
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes if I'd had the time
Any additional comments?
I will listen to this again it was so enjoyable.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Elizabeth
- 15-05-16
Superb
No one can replace Joan Hickson as Miss Marple - perfect understanding and delivery of Agatha Christie's work.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Lorna
- 03-06-15
Good book, just the wrong reader
The only downside was the reader. She did a wonderful job but you got the impression that she was chosen to sound like Miss Marple, when in fact the story is told by a middle aged man - the vicar. A little more care could be taken in choosing a reader to match the person actually speaking, rather than acting on assumptions.
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
- Emilia
- London, United Kingdom
- 09-10-12
Great Christie, strange choice of narrator.
This is a classic Miss Marple and a very enjoyable Agatha Christie. However, I found the choice of narrator quite odd. Joan Hickson has quite an old fashioned, lispy, wet voice which may suit people's idea of Miss Marple, but this book isn't written from the point of Miss Marple. It's written through the voice of a male vicar which I found therefore jarred with the reader.
Enjoyable none the less, but once again shows how crucial and I imagine difficult it is to appoint a narrator that will suit everyone!
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Louise j.
- 26-06-18
Magnificent Marple!<br />
Brilliantly narrated by Joan Hickson. The voices and way she tells the story us second to none.
Would recommend to anyone.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Simon E.
- 08-05-18
Loved it
Love Agatha Christie, love this story, and read beautifully by the definitive Miss Marple, Joan Hickson.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- Mrs W.
- Sheffield
- 03-05-18
Jolly Hockey Sticks a murder!
Very posh as usual in the great style Agatha Christie writes, where the class system is shockingly arrogant and infuriating!!!
However, all that aside, it's quiet a good story, narrated in the third person by the village vicar and all the right twists and turns.
My only criticism is it could easily of been 3 hours long ifF some of the waffle was cut.
Joan Hickson has the right aloof voice for narration though.
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
- FJWynne
- 10-11-07
Joan Hickson is perfect
Not perhaps Christie's best, being the earliest of the Miss Marple mysteries, but the puzzle is neatly constructed, and Joan HIckson is the perfect narrator - not simply because she IS Miss Marple, but because she can handle the range of voices, characters and scenes with extraordinary effectiveness
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 26-11-17
Like truly living the story.
Loved the audio book. Joan Hickson is the best story teller ever and she pulls us into the mystery and entangling us in the action.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amanda Lobo
- 10-08-17
Joan Hickson - the Eternal Christie Queen
Everything Joan Hickson touches turns to gold ♡
the command she has over her voice is incomparable and her performance with this Marple classic is as always - excellent. She brings the story alive.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 17-11-10
Murder at the Vicarage
Brilliant! Joan Hickson is a gem, speaks like a real upper class English lady and creates a wonderful atmosphere for this clever tale. Thoroughly recommended.