Murder in Mesopotamia (Hercule Poirot Series)

by Agatha Christie Narrated by Anna Massey

Overview

Suspicious events at a Middle Eastern archaeological excavation site intrigue the great Hercule Poirot as he investigates Murder in Mesopotamia, a classic murder mystery from Agatha Christie.

Amy Leatheram has never felt the lure of the mysterious East, but when she travels to an ancient site deep in the Iraqi desert to nurse the wife of a celebrated archaeologist, events prove stranger than she could ever have imagined. Her patient's bizarre visions and nervous terror seem unfounded, but as the oppressive tension in the air thickens, events come to a terrible climax--in murder.

With one spot of blood as his only clue, Hercule Poirot must embark on a journey not just across the desert, but into the darkest crevices of the human soul to unravel a mystery which taxes even his remarkable powers.

Editorial Reviews

FEB 98 - AudioFile

Agatha Christie’s mystery dates from her days sojourning with her archaeologist husband. The archaeologist’s wife at this dig is agitated by threatening letters from her first husband, who is presumed dead. Then she’s murdered in a locked room. Hercule Poirot, conveniently in the area, amiably cogitates and vocally ruminates over the motive for her death, only to be confounded by a second murder. Who done it? This BBC performance has a full cast of voices and sound effects to tell the tale. Insects buzz and hum, stones crunch during walks and music signals changes in scenes. Rustling paper, scratchy voices and intense dialogue enthrall the listener until the surprising end. M.B.K. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine

From the Publisher

I’ve been reading Agatha Christie for more years than I care to admit, and I am still rereading her.” — Elizabeth Peters, New York Times bestselling author of the Amelia Peabody novels

“As good as anything Mrs. Christie has yet given us.” — Daily Mail (London)

Daily Mail (London)

As good as anything Mrs. Christie has yet given us.

Elizabeth Peters

I’ve been reading Agatha Christie for more years than I care to admit, and I am still rereading her.

FEB 98 - AudioFile

Agatha Christie’s mystery dates from her days sojourning with her archaeologist husband. The archaeologist’s wife at this dig is agitated by threatening letters from her first husband, who is presumed dead. Then she’s murdered in a locked room. Hercule Poirot, conveniently in the area, amiably cogitates and vocally ruminates over the motive for her death, only to be confounded by a second murder. Who done it? This BBC performance has a full cast of voices and sound effects to tell the tale. Insects buzz and hum, stones crunch during walks and music signals changes in scenes. Rustling paper, scratchy voices and intense dialogue enthrall the listener until the surprising end. M.B.K. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170180257
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	07/03/2012
Series:	Hercule Poirot Series
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	1,095,337

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