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Hickory Dickory Dock

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
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A classic Poirot mystery read by Hugh Fraser.

An outbreak of kleptomania at a student hostel was not normally the sort of crime that aroused Hercule Poirot’s interest. But when he saw the list of stolen and vandalized items – including a stethoscope, some old flannel trousers, a box of chocolates, a slashed rucksack and a diamond ring found in a bowl of soup – he congratulated the warden, Mrs Hubbard, on a ‘unique and beautiful problem’.

The list made absolutely no sense at all. But, reasoned Poirot, if this was merely a petty thief at work, why was everyone at the hostel so frightened?

©1955 Agatha Christie Limited, a Chorion Company. All rights reserved; (P)2004 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London, UK Action & Adventure Amateur Sleuths Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Crime Fiction

Critic Reviews

‘Poirot’s return to the happy hunting grounds of detective fiction is something of an event… The thumbnail sketches of the characters are as good as ever and in spite of the over-elaborate nature of the puzzle there is plenty of entertainment.’ Times Literary Supplement

‘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.’ New York Times
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Hugh Fraser is a master at bringing Christie’s classics to life. Such an absolute treat and this volume is worthy of the collection. Poirot at his very best. Need I say more!

Champagne Christie.

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Absolutely love Hugh Fraser's narration and ability to portray the various accents of the characters. Thoroughly entertaining.

One of my favourite audiobooks

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