Hickory Dickory Dock (Hercule Poirot Series)

by Agatha Christie Narrated by Hugh Fraser

Overview

Even Hercule Poirot can't explain why a thief has stolen all these unrelated items from a youth hostel: stethoscope, lipstick, diamond ring, and a cookbook. Soon, what first looks only like small-time mischief turns into a murder mystery--as well as hints of something more sinister than missing odds and ends.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

Fraser, who played Captain Hastings, the sidekick for arch Belgian detective Hercule Poirot in the PBS Mysteryseries, now performs the entire cast in Christie's 1955 mystery. Fraser's Poirot is derivative of the stellar performance of the series' star, David Suchet; nevertheless, Fraser gives Christie's work his own imprimatur. Poirot is absent much of the time in this tale of kleptomania, malice and murder set at a boarding house for students. Add to the mix a number of students from England, a temperamental Greek landlady and an Italian house staff, and one must conclude that Fraser is some sort of magician to keep all the players sorted out as they converge in the common room. Not to be missed among the clamoring voices is Christie's narrative, from which Fraser manages to wring every wry drop. The producers at the Mystery Masters division of the Audio Partners were smart to hire Fraser to record this classic, and listeners will find it a delightful romp that passes all too quickly. (Dec.)

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Peter Robinson

When it comes to fiendish plotting, there’s nobody to compare with Agatha Christie.

Times Literary Supplement (London)

The characters are as good as ever and there is plenty of entertainment.

New York Times

The Christie fan of longest standing, who thinks he knows every one of her tricks, will still be surprised by some of the twists here.

The Christie fan of longest standing, who thinks he knows every one of her tricks, will still be surprised by some of the twists here.” %COMM_CONTRIB%New York Times

Time Magazines Literary Supplement (London)

"The characters are as good as ever and there is plenty of entertainment."

JUN/JUL 07 - AudioFile

Listeners will enjoy revisiting this story of smuggling, murder, and youthful romance, set in a student hostel in southern England. Hugh Fraser, whom many listeners know as Captain Hastings in the Hercule Poirot TV series, does an admirable job of presenting the story’s cast of international students, as well as the Greek hostel owner and assorted other characters. Fraser's depiction of the great Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, is well delivered and convincing. What’s more, his portrayal of an American female student is particularly apt, not an easy feat for an Englishman. It’s always a pleasure to listen to a Christie puzzle when it’s narrated with such style. D.L.G. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940177186276
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	02/01/2010
Series:	Hercule Poirot Series
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	480,531

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