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The Mysterious Affair at Styles
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HarperAudio 2012
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Unabridged
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Hercule Poirot solves his first case in the Agatha Christie novel that started it all, now in a fully restored edition that features a "missing chapter" along with commentary from Christie expert John Curran.

Who poisoned the wealthy Emily Inglethorp and how did the murderer penetrate and escape from her locked bedroom? Suspects abound in the quaint village of Styles St. Mary—from the heiress's fawning new husband to her two stepsons, her volatile housekeeper, and a pretty nurse who works in a hospital dispensary.

With impeccable timing, and making his unforgettable debut, the brilliant Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is on the case.

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Street Date:
08/14/2012
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780062243874
Lexile measure:
770
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APA Citation (style guide)

Agatha Christie. (2012). The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Unabridged HarperAudio.

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Agatha Christie. 2012. The Mysterious Affair At Styles. HarperAudio.

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Agatha Christie, The Mysterious Affair At Styles. HarperAudio, 2012.

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Agatha Christie. The Mysterious Affair At Styles. Unabridged HarperAudio, 2012.

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Who poisoned the wealthy Emily Inglethorp and how did the murderer penetrate and escape from her locked bedroom? Suspects abound in the quaint village of Styles St. Mary—from the heiress's fawning new husband to her two stepsons, her volatile housekeeper, and a pretty nurse who works in a hospital dispensary.

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      • content: Mrs. Cavendish's murder throws the entire household under suspicion, necessitating the sleuthing skills and keen logic of Hercule Poirot to solve the crime. David Case meets the challenge of performing seemingly endless variations of vocal tones and speech patterns. Case's remarkable talent for imitating different British classes and dialects brings the characters to life. With finely tuned deftness to each character's vocal requirements, Case smoothly moves from character to character without the slightest mistake. His French (oops, Belgian!) accent adds depth and substance to detective hero Poirot, again proving Case's versatility and skill. A captivating performance for a classic mystery. P.A.J. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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