Product Description

Little did Anthony Cade suspect that a simple errand to deliver a manuscript on behalf of a friend would drop him right in the middle of an international conspiracy. Murder, blackmail, stolen letters and a fabulous missing jewel, all threads lead to Chimneys, one of England`s historic county house estates, and a startling denouement under the not always co-operative eyes of Scotland Yard and the Sret.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #795310 in Books
• Published on: 2004-04-16
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Audiobook
• Original language: English
• Binding: Audio CD

From AudioFile
Hugh Fraser, known to aficionados of PBS's "Mystery" as Poirot's sidekick, Captain Hastings, is the narrator of this delightful story in which the combined forces of Scotland Yard and the French Surete can do no better than run in circles--until the final murder at Chimneys. Readers might think they've picked up a multivoiced performance when they meet Anthony Cade, the witty, and chivalrous hero who never loses his cool in sticky situations; the zealous politician George Lomax, hilarious in his pomposity; Herzoslovakian Baron Lolopretjzyl ,who does strange and amusing things to English word order; Prince Michael's gothic valet; the intelligent and sensible Superintendent Battle; Lady Eileen ("Bundle") Brent, who uncovers the "secret" of the title; and Virginia, who sounds so delicate but actually enjoys being blackmailed for the sake of the experience. Listen to this audiobook once for the mystery and parody and again for the wealth of Fraser's smooth, cultured character presentations. K.A.T. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Ingram
A beautiful woman who had once belonged to a ring of international jewel thieves reveals the location of some long-missing gems, launching a deadly struggle to recover the treasure at any cost. Reissue.

About the Author
Agatha Christie is the most popular mystery writer of all time. With over two billion books published, her genius for detective fiction is unparalleled. She is truly the one and only Queen of Crime...