Cards on the Table: A Hercule Poirot Mystery Free Audiobook Download by Agatha Christie
In Cards on the Table, Hercule Poirot is invited to a party of rich people in a magnificent home. It doesn't take long for him to realize that the party isn't being held in the ballroom, but on the ground floor. Everyone is under the impression that they are on the first floor, while all evidence suggests otherwise. No one wants to bring this up because they're afraid of what might happen if they admit their mistake. As Poirot starts asking more and more questions, he realizes that someone else was in on this scheme--someone who has something to gain from keeping everyone confused.
When detective Hercule Poirot is called to a death and learns the victim was playing cards with some suspicious characters, it becomes clear that an innocent man is on trial for murder. Things are not what they seem in this story, with twists aplenty as the race against time unravels.
Agatha Christie's "Cards on the Table" is her best-known work, but it wasn't the first. This story of a man and his wife who are happy until the wife starts to question their marriage is described as "Puzzles on the Floor," which was published in 1926. The book is narrated by Hugh Fraser, making it an easy listen for listeners.
The story follows a poirot's investigation into a murder that takes place during a high-stakes poker game. If you are looking for a classic mystery, Cards on the Table has all of the elements you might expect from Agatha Christie.
The narrator in Cards on the Table is a perfect fit for the character of Hercule Poirot. The narration is soothing and relaxing, which perfectly suits the story. There is a lot of small talk and chatter going on in this audiobook. The narrator has kept the mood light and easy to listen to for someone with little time.
In this story, Hercule Poirot is a charming man who has become an international detective. He is an old-fashioned gentleman who still employs novel methods to solve crimes. Cards on the Table has been made into a short Hercule Poirot movie by the BBC in 1975 and it received critical acclaim. In addition to the many adaptations, there are many mystery novels that are based on her character as well.
Published Date | 2012-07-03 |
Duration | 6 hours 1 minutes |
Author | Agatha Christie |
Narrated | Hugh Fraser |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Mystery, Thriller & Horror |
Parent Category | Suspense, Historical Fiction |