| Three Blind Mice and Other Stories Contributor(s): Christie, Agatha (Author), Hickson, Joan (Read by), Suchet, David (Read by) |
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ISBN: 150476529X ISBN-13: 9781504765299 Publisher: Avon Original OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: August 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Mystery & Detective - Traditional - Fiction | Short Stories (single Author) - Fiction | Mystery & Detective - Collections & Anthologies |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.2" W x 5.7" (0.30 lbs) |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Agatha Christie demonstrates her unparalleled mastery with Three Blind Mice and Other Stories--a classic compendium of mystery and suspense, crime and detection, whose title novella served as the basis for The Mousetrap, the longest running stage play in the history of the London theater. A blinding snowstorm--and a homicidal maniac--traps a small party of friends in an isolated estate. Out of this deceptively simple setup, Agatha Christie fashioned one of her most ingenious puzzlers, which in turn would provide the basis for The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in history. From this classic title novella to the deliciously clever gems on its tail (solved to perfection by Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple), this rare collection of murder most foul showcases Christie at her inventive best, proving her reputation as the champion deceiver of our time (New York Times). |
Contributor Bio(s): Christie, Agatha: - Dame Agatha Christie (1890-1976) was a British crime writer best known for her detective novels and short stories. According to Guinness World Records, she is the best-selling novelist of all time, her novels having sold over four billion copies and having been translated into more than one hundred languages. The Agatha Award for best mystery and crime writers was named in her honor. Suchet, David: -David Suchet may be most familiar to listeners from his role as Inspector Poirot, originally on PBS TV's Mystery! and now on A&E. He has also appeared on Broadway in Amadeus, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (for which he won Best Actor, Critic's Circle Award), Oleanna (Best Actor, Royal Variety Club), and Timon of Athens (Best Actor, Evening Standard Award). He has numerous film and television credits to his name. Hickson, Joan: -Joan Hickson (1906-1998) was an actress who appeared on stage in several plays and in over seventy films. She is best known for playing Miss Marple in the BBC television series, a role that was encouraged by Agatha Christie, who wrote, hope you will play my dear Miss Marple after seeing Hickson in Christie's Appointment with Death. Vance, Simon: -Simon Vance is an award-winning actor and an AudioFile Golden Voice with over fifty Earphones Awards and thirteen prestigious Audie Awards. He was named Booklist's very first Voice of Choice in 2008 and an AudioFile Best Voice of 2009. Fraser, Hugh: -Hugh Fraser, an Earphones Award-winning narrator, is an English actor and theater director who is best known for his portrayal of Captain Hastings in the television series Agatha Christie's Poirot. He studied acting at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and is an associate tutor, director, and member of the audition panel at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, specializing in Shakespeare. |