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The Witness for the Prosecution

Agatha Christie’s Short Story read by her Grandson

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Agatha Christie’s shocking courtroom drama, read on audio by her grandson, Mathew Prichard.

When wealthy spinster Emily French is found murdered, suspicion falls to Leonard Vole, the man to whom she hastily bequeathed her riches before she died. Leonard assures the investigators that his wife, Romaine Heilger, can provide them with an alibi. However, when questioned, Romaine informs the police that Vole returned home late that night covered in blood. During the trial, Ms French’s housekeeper, Janet gives damning evidence against Vole, but as Romaine’s cross-examination begins her motives come under scrutiny from the courtroom. One question remains, will justice out?

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1920s London. A murder, brutal and bloodthirsty, has stained the plush carpets of a handsome London townhouse. The victim is the glamorous and enormously rich Emily French. All the evidence points to Leonard Vole, a young chancer to whom the heiress left her vast fortune and who ruthlessly took her life. At least, this is the story that Emily’s dedicated housekeeper Janet Mackenzie stands by in court. Leonard however, is adamant that his partner, the enigmatic chorus girl Romaine, can prove his innocence.
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I love a RR , but the narration was very flat and uninspiring- probably why actors etc do this the best. Not everyone can read aloud in a way that brings a tale to life.

Great story.

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I have seen several screen adaptations, but have never actually read the short story. The narration was a little monotone but understandable when you consider that it was read by Agatha Christies nephew who is not a professional actor so can be forgiven. None the less I thoroughly enjoyed this Audible book.

Christie Classic

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The Story is amazing as always with Agatha but unfortunately the narrator is terrible and manages to turn what should be a great courtroom piece into something dull and boring. So pleased that I already know the story or I would have thought it rubbish from his telling of it. Very disappointed.

Shame about narration

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I adore Agatha Christie but I'm afraid this was really quite bad. The narration was awful. Dull and wooden with more than a few mispronounced words. A real shame.

Awful narration

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A good story but low enjoyment due to a very flat and uninspired narration.

Overall A good story but low enjoyment due to a very flat and uninspired narration.

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