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Loading... Murder on the Links: A BBC Full-Cast Radio Dramaby Agatha Christie, BBC Radio
![]() None No current Talk conversations about this book. This audio edition of Murder on the Links is a recording of a BBC Radio full-cast dramatization, not the actual novel, which I've never read. (I prefer Jane Marple to Hercule Poirot.) I've read about and listened to old radio dramas, so I agree that, like books, they're good for the imagination. One advantage over TV and movies is not having to look at an actor who doesn't at all resemble the author's description. The sound effects are good. Almost all of the action takes place in France. Hastings can't begin to keep up with his friend, Poirot's, little grey cells, but neither did I. There's an arrogant French policeman who foolishly believes he's better than Poirot. It's fun anticipating his comeuppance. There are some strong female characters, especially the one who wants Hastings to call her 'Cinderella'. Who murdered the millionaire and why turned out to be more twisted than I anticipated. Murder on the Links is a good listening experience for mystery lovers. no reviews | add a review
Belongs to SeriesIs contained inTwo Poirot Dramas: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd [and] Murder on the Links (BBC Radio Collection) by Agatha Christie Five Poirot Mysteries: "Five Little Pigs", "Hallowe'en Party", "Evil Under the Sun", "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd", "Murder on the Links" (BBC Radio Collection) by Agatha Christie Is an adaptation of
When Poirot arrives in France, following an urgent appeal for help, he finds he is too late. His client, a South American millionaire, has been stabbed to death and his body flung into a freshly dug open grave on the golf course adjoining the property. Meanwhile the millionaire's wife is found bound and gagged in her room. Her wrists are badly cut and she seems to be in shock, but she agrees to speak to Poirot. She tells him that they were attacked by thugs who tied her up and forced her husband to leave the house, dressed only in his underwear, before brutally killing him. Poirot is not sure whether to believe her story. Did she, as the sole beneficiary of her millionaire husband's estate, set the whole thing up? And if not, who did kill M. Renauld? The suspects include the mysterious Dulcie Duveen and Renauld's son Jack, who had quarreled violently with his father. As Poirot investigates, the mystery begins to unfold--but not before another murder occurs. . . John Moffatt stars as Poirot, with Jeremy Clyde as Captain Hastings, Madeline Smith as Dulcie Duveen, and Stephen Tompkinson as Jack.2 CDs. 1 hr 30 mins. No library descriptions found.
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The story is narrated by Captain Hastings and is set maybe 3 or 4 years after the first novel which introduced the Poirot/Hastings "team". Although this is only the second time we have seen Poirot in action, Hastings implies they have worked other cases together since THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES. In a reference to Inspector Japp from Scotland Yard in the opening pages, Hastings says that he had "more than once introduced us to an interesting case."
At the beginning we get an update on what Hastings and Poirot have been doing, and in France Poirot meets up with the Commissary of Police with whom he worked on a case in 1909.
As investigating the murder begins, the "team" is joined by Inspector Giraud from the Surete, who is much younger, and obviously regards Poirot as a "has-been". One of the themes of the novel is the comparison of the methods Poirot and Giraud use - the difference between "little grey cells and logic" and what Poirot disparagingly calls Giraud's methods. Giraud is very sarcastic to Poirot. Eventually they have a bet on who will solve the case first.
Poirot elucidates his principles of investigation but Hastings is embarrassed by his friend's lack of action, and even betrays Poirot, as well as showing quite clearly how easily duped he himself can be.
The plot is quite complex and the reader needs to keep on their toes to make sure they understand each nuance.
We are introduced also to Poirot's "romantic streak", as he match-makes for Hastings and chooses a wife for him.
There are several denouements, a couple caused by the fact that poor old Hastings has not been able to make sense of what has happened.
I am also listening to the audio version read by Hugh Fraser but will review that separately. (