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Ordeal by Innocence

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
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The Argyle family is far from pleased to discover one of its number has been post-humously pardoned for murder – if Jacko Argyle didn’t kill his mother, who did? The front door of the family home was locked…

According to the courts, Jacko Argyle bludgeoned his mother to death with a poker. The sentence was life imprisonment

But when Dr Arthur Calgary turns up a year later with the proof that confirms Jacko’s innocence, he is too late – Jacko died behind bars from a bout of pneumonia.

Worse still, the doctor’s revelations re-open old wounds in the family, increasing the likelihood that the real murderer will strike again…

©1958 Agatha Christie Limited, a Chorion Company (P)2003 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London UK Crime Detective Mystery Traditional Detectives Murder Fiction
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Another glorious performance by Hugh Fraser. The original is so much better than the television adaptation using Miss Marple. Really enjoyed it.

Twists and turns - A great read.

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I'm a big Agatha Christie fan, but this wasn't my favourite story. It was a very interesting look at human psychology though. A different approach to a murder mystery. I'm glad I read it. I always enjoy High Fraser's narration.

Love High Fraser narrating!

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Hugh Fraser’s narration and an Agatha Christie murder mystery are the perfect combination for a great listening experience.

A classic Agatha Christie

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