Peril at End House (Hercule Poirot Series)

by Agatha Christie Narrated by Hugh Fraser

Overview

In the Agatha Christie classic Peril at End House, a young woman who has recently survived a series of very close calls appears to be the target of a dedicated killer-and it's up to Hercule Poirot to save her life.

On holiday on the Cornish Riviera, Hercule Poirot is alarmed to hear pretty Nick Buckley describe her recent “accidental brushes with death.” First, on a treacherous Cornish hillside, the brakes on her car failed. Then, on a coastal path, a falling boulder missed her by inches. Later, an oil painting fell and almost crushed her in bed.

So when Poirot finds a bullet hole in Nick's sun hat, he decides that this girl needs his help. Can he find the would-be killer before he hits his target?

Editorial Reviews

APR/MAY 07 - AudioFile

This is one Poirot story in which the famous sleuth is nearly baffled. While vacationing on the Cornish coast, Hercule and his friend Hastings become convinced that the beautiful and carefree Nick Buckley, who lives in the mysterious “End House” nearby, is the target of a determined murderer. Each character in carefully and skillfully brought to life with the usual aplomb by the wonderful Hugh Fraser. No matter what the plot’s twists and turns, Fraser makes it all believable and easy to follow. There is never a question of who is who as Fraser does a beautiful job of making each character an individual. It’s all good old-fashioned mystery fun. D.G. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine

From the Publisher

The actual solution is quite unusually ingenious.” — Times Literary Supplement (London)

AudioFile

Each character in carefully and skillfully brought to life with the usual aplomb by the wonderful Hugh Fraser. No matter what the plot’s twists and turns, Fraser makes it all believable and easy to follow.”

New York Times Book Review

With Agatha Christie as the author and Hercule Poirot as the central figure, one is always assured of an entertaining story with a real mystery to it.”

Times Literary Supplement (London)

The actual solution is quite unusually ingenious.

Time Magazines Literary Supplement (London)

"The actual solution is quite unusually ingenious."

APR/ MAY 07 - AudioFile

This is one Poirot story in which the famous sleuth is nearly baffled. While vacationing on the Cornish coast, Hercule and his friend Hastings become convinced that the beautiful and carefree Nick Buckley, who lives in the mysterious “End House” nearby, is the target of a determined murderer. Each character in carefully and skillfully brought to life with the usual aplomb by the wonderful Hugh Fraser. No matter what the plot’s twists and turns, Fraser makes it all believable and easy to follow. There is never a question of who is who as Fraser does a beautiful job of making each character an individual. It’s all good old-fashioned mystery fun. D.G. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173522238
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	07/03/2012
Series:	Hercule Poirot Series
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	1,110,858

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