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Special Episode: Interview with Agatha Christie Scholar John Curran
2 juni 2018 · 53 min
We were honored to speak with Christie scholar John Curran, whose books we reference so liberally on our podcast! Despite some sound quality issues, we think you'll enjoy the insights and opinions he shared with us in a wide-ranging conversation about all things Christie. Lees meer
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A Miss Marple Nightcap: Death by Drowning by Agatha Christie
26 mei 2018 · 31 min
At long last we complete our baker's dozen of stories within the Thirteen Problems, Christie's first collection of Miss Marple short stories. Get ready to go DEEP on issues of class--not quite as deep as our poor, pregnant (!) victim does in a river snaking through the woods of St. Mary Mead, but deep nonetheless. As we've come to learn by now, nothing is off-limits where Miss Marple is concerned. Lees meer
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Tea with Tommy & Tuppence: The House of Lurking Death by Agatha Christie
18 mei 2018 · 29 min
Well this one has a lot of Sturm und Drang for what we've come to expect from the Beresfords! But really, when a story includes both a box of poisoned chocolates and a suspected case of ptomaine (t)poisoning, should we really be all that surprised when someone's bed goes up in flames? Lees meer
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And Then There Were 44: Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie
10 mei 2018 · 57 min
There are mothers, and then there are MOTHERS. Mrs. Boynton definitely belongs in the latter category, as we explore in our latest novel, another "travelling" Christie--this one set in and around the Holy Lands, including an extended stay in Petra (Indiana Jones and affiliated grail hunting not included). Get out your Freud, your Jung, and of course your little grey cells as Papa Poirot goes deep--and we mean DEEP--into psychology to solve this rather elegant puzzle mystery. Lees meer
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Getting Happy with Parker Pyne: Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
4 mei 2018 · 25 min
That's right; do not adjust your screens; before she wrote her much more famous Death on the Nile, Christie wrote a short story featuring her "heart specialist" Parker Pyne on a trip up that same (in)famous river.... Join us as we plumb the depths of this neat little puzzle mystery, which features a glancing reference to a substance these two American readers found most intriguing of all: Bovril. Lees meer
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Communing with Mr. Quin: The Shadow on the Glass by Agatha Christie
27 april 2018 · 39 min
Harley Quin is ba-ack! But barely; he makes all but a fleeting appearance in this light yet surprisingly robust tale of double homicide rooted in a ghost story dating back to the English Civil War. (If you wanted a refresher on the "Roundheads" versus the "Cavaliers," you are in luck!) So grab some popcorn and watch along with us and Mr. Satterthwaite as the romantic sparks--and bullets--begin to fly.... Lees meer
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Tea with Tommy & Tuppence: The Sunningdale Mystery by Agatha Christie
19 april 2018 · 44 min
Rejoice, for our favorite (well, only) married detective duo are back! And they have chosen to put their brains together in the early Twentieth Century version of a Denny's restaurant to solve a murder-by-hatpin on the links that has been reported in the newspaper. Okay, sure! Plus we were able to shoehorn The Golden Girls into this episode, so everybody wins. (Except the hatpin murderer, of course.) Lees meer
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And Then There Were 45: Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
13 april 2018 · 59 min
This novel officially marks our progress through one third of Christie's canon! And it is of course much beloved among Christie fans... due in no small part to the outrageously enjoyable 1978 film adaptation (we're looking at you, Bette Davis; we are always looking at you). But there is much to discuss, not only about this adaptation and Suchet's spin on the material, but the workings of the story itself. Join us as we tease apart what we believe to be one of Christie's most complex puzzle mysteries. And as we all know by now, that is most certainly saying something! Lees meer
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Getting Happy with Parker Pyne: The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife by Agatha Christie
6 april 2018 · 40 min
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned... unless that woman has Parker Pyne to turn to for help with her decidedly scornful husband. Is the "happy" result truly happy? Join us as we discuss this and such other topics as the nuances of movie makeovers (!!). Lees meer
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Get Your Screwball On: The Girl in the Train by Agatha Christie
30 maart 2018 · 26 min
That's right, there's no typo in this episode's title: it's The Girl IN the Train, and we wouldn't have it any other way. Well, perhaps we would have a meatier mystery and more three-dimensional characters, but we couldn't help enjoying this simplistic and somewhat fantastical early thriller story.... Think of it as Christie on a busman's holiday, enjoying herself the entire way. Lees meer
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Bringing on the Drama: The Listerdale Mystery by Agatha Christie
23 maart 2018 · 34 min
What's the opposite of a no-drama mama? While you're pondering that, get out your hanky and start dabbing lightly at the corner of your eye because we've got a weepie on our hands. Especially if, like one of our co-hosts, you feel especially passionate about real estate. Come take a stroll on the softer side of Christie; we quite enjoyed it! And we hope you do, too. Lees meer
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And Then There Were 46: Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie
16 maart 2018 · 59 min
Real talk: we are not big fans of this one. But we are big fans of the three dogs discussed herein: 1) fictional dog Bob, our titular "dumb witness" (though whether he ever actually witnessed anything is... questionable); 2) Christie's real-life faithful companion Peter, to whom this book is dedicated; and 3) actor dog Snubby, for whom David Suchet apparently fell as hard as his version of Hercule Poirot did in the televised adaptation. And it isn't often we get to celebrate man's best friend in the course of discussing a murder mystery. We just wish the puzzle mystery could have been more up to Dame Agatha's habitually high standard. Lees meer
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A Miss Marple Nightcap: The Affair at the Bungalow by Agatha Christie
9 maart 2018 · 30 min
All good things must come to an end. At long last we hear from the final guest at the Bantry dinner party: Jane Helier, actress--and dingbat--extraordinaire. And boy does this one turn out to be a doozy! We've said it before, and we'll say it again. Beware the blue-eyed Janes.... Lees meer
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Getting Happy with Parker Pyne: The Case of the Discontented Soldier by Agatha Christie
2 maart 2018 · 32 min
Yes, we have another Christie detective to meet! But is he a detective at all? Let's explore this question along with an unfortunate "stuck in its time" element we were not expecting in this, the short story that introduced Ariadne Oliver to the world. At the very least we can say that Mrs. Oliver emerged fully-formed from Christie's head, clothed in all her self-deprecating, no-nonsense glory. (Perhaps she should have been named Athena Oliver?) Lees meer
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And Then There Were 47: Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie
17 februari 2018 · 59 min
Welcome to Dame Agatha's twentieth mystery novel! There are those who love Cards on the Table, and those who loathe Cards on the Table. As it turns out, we (mainly) love it. Regardless of your feelings, you have to admit there is much to unpack here in the way of not just bridge but psychology. Plus: Ariadne Oliver! Let the meta-hijinks begin! Lees meer
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Communing with Mr. Quin : The Coming of Mr. Quin by Agatha Christie
9 februari 2018 · 34 min
It's time, at long last, to meet the mysterious Mr. Quin! This is a special, spooky little corner of the Christieverse that may be a favorite with some fans, and unknown to others. Join us as we parse not only his first mystery but the literary provenance of his character, which may be the biggest mystery of all.... Lees meer
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A Miss Marple Nightcap: The Herb of Death by Agatha Christie
3 februari 2018 · 37 min
We've all experienced the well-worn trope of the unreliable female narrator at this point, but in this story we have the rare example of the unwilling female narrator... with quite interesting results. So join us, as our poor hostess Dolly Bantry is cajoled into telling a tale of vegetal mayhem and murder. Just don't call her Mrs. B. Lees meer
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A Miss Marple Nightcap: The Four Suspects by Agatha Christie
20 januari 2018 · 33 min
This week's short story relies on both arcane technical knowledge and dubious cryptography, and yet it was not written by Dan Brown. Go figure. Come and sit a spell with us at Gossington Hall, at the seemingly never-ending Bantry dinner party. It's Sir Henry Clithering's turn to tell a tale, and he does not disappoint. Plus: a bonus peek at the softer side (or is it?) of Miss Jane Marple! Lees meer
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And Then There Were 48: Murder In Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie
13 januari 2018 · 55 min
It's time for Dame Agatha's first Middle Eastern-set novel! And while there is much to discuss here (including the fascinating real-life inspiration for our murder victim), unfortunately there wasn't quite as much to love in either the novel or the Suchet adaptation. Still, it wasn't nearly as bad as drinking a glass of hydrochloric acid! Lees meer
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A Miss Marple Nightcap: The Companion by Agatha Christie
29 december 2017 · 29 min
What better way to say goodbye to 2017 than with a tale of overlooked--hence underestimated--women? And who better to solve such a tale than our very own Miss Jane Marple? Though let's be real: she isn't ours... she is very much her own, thank you very much. Happy New Year to all; we look forward to bringing you much, much more Christie in 2018! Lees meer
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A *Very Special* Holiday Miss Marple Episode: A Christmas Tragedy by Agatha Christie
22 december 2017 · 39 min
Last year we had M. Poirot over for a Christmas visit, so we figured it was only fair to extend the invitation this year to our dear Miss Marple. Luckily she accepted... with a dark tale of sandbagging, impoverishment, and domestic discord! And this is why we cherish her so: she keeps it real, that Jane Marple. Happy holidays, everyone! Lees meer
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And Then There Were 49: The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
17 december 2017 · 58 min
A serial killer is on the loose… or is he (or she for that matter)? Come deep-dive with us--into the depths of this unusual Christie novel, in which our analysis gets granular enough to identify not one but two points of intersection between this novel and podcast favorite The Man in the Brown Suit. (I know; we were surprised too… surprised, and delighted.) Does Christie pull off everything she's trying to achieve here? Perhaps not, but we enjoyed the ride nonetheless. Lees meer
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A Miss Marple Nightcap: The Blue Geranium by Agatha Christie
2 december 2017 · 35 min
Miss Marple is back! And perhaps better than ever in this inaugural tale of the Tuesday Night Club redux, a.k.a. part two of The Thirteen Problems. Get your thinking caps on because Miss Jane Marple is about to school us all. We wouldn't have it any other way. (Okay, Kemper, at least, wouldn't have it any other way....) Lees meer
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Tea with Tommy & Tuppence: The Crackler by Agatha Christie
22 november 2017 · 30 min
For the Americans among us, we may be looking forward to a little R&R over the impending Thanksgiving break, and why not add a little T&T to that equation? Regardless of your nationality, join us in this quaint little counterfeit caper, in which our favorite married detectives are shown the money, and then some. Lees meer
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A *Very Special* Episode: Murder on the Orient Express, the 2017 Film
17 november 2017 · 18 min
Just as you, dear listener, have probably done, we have gone out and watched the Kenneth Branagh adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express! And we have thoughts. So many thoughts.... Take a listen to our off-the-cuff remarks, and then feel free to share yours with us; we'd love to hear from you. (Except maybe if you're Josh Gad. Although actually, if Josh Gad were listening to this podcast we would in fact love to hear from him. E-mail us, Josh!) Lees meer
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And Then There Were 50: Death In The Clouds by Agatha Christie
10 november 2017 · 59 min
Also known as the OG Jazz Age version of The Bridge meets Snakes on a Plane. There is a lot to unpack in this one, including our mixed/middling feelings about it despite its dishy setting. Come unpack with us; just beware that by the end of the episode contents may have shifted during your listening experience.... Lees meer
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A Special HALLOWE'EN Episode: The Dressmaker's Doll & Philomel Cottage by Agatha Christie
30 oktober 2017 · 53 min
It's Hallowe'en! (Yes, we are wedded to that apostrophe, unfortunately.) Join us (IF YOU DARE) as we dissect (LIKE CREEPY SCIENTISTS) two rather horrifying Christie short stories... with lots and lots of references to horror movies both high and low, of course. You may never feel the same way about dolls or husbands ever again. Lees meer
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Tea with Tommy & Tuppence: The Man in the Mist by Agatha Christie
26 oktober 2017 · 34 min
Quick: we say "Gilda," you say... what? Rita Hayworth? Gilda Radnor? Well, after this episode you very well may say "Ghost Cop." It's another caper courtesy of our pals Tommy and Tuppence, and this time Tommy is dressed up as a priest from a previous (failed, naturally) case. Can he do his best Father Brown impersonation and figure out whodunit? That is honestly an open question when it comes to these two, so you'll just have to listen to find out! Lees meer
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Tea with Tommy & Tuppence: The Case of the Missing Lady by Agatha Christie
20 oktober 2017 · 34 min
Time to get your screwball on! This may be Christie's most Wodehousian story yet (and it's certainly got some competition). Join us as we dive into a delightfully lighthearted Tommy & Tuppence caper. Oh, and also: were you aware that FUTURE PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN once played Tommy in a live televised adaptation of this very story?! Because we certainly were not. So much yet to learn about the Christieverse.... Lees meer
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And Then There Were 51: Three Act Tragedy by Agatha Christie
13 oktober 2017 · 59 min
Get ready for some drama! Both from this theater-saturated novel and from your intrepid co-hosts, as one of us quite liked this one, the other, less so. But it's not all tragedy, because stage plays aren't the only things to come in three parts. So too do... love triangles! And we know how Papa Poirot enjoys a romance. So join us as we debate the merits of this rare Hercule Poirot novel to feature another detective, one Mr. Satterthwaite of "The Mysterious Mr Quin" fame. He too enjoys a side-dish of romance amidst a generous helping of murder. Let's dig in. Lees meer
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Tea with Tommy & Tuppence: Finessing The King by Agatha Christie
6 oktober 2017 · 34 min
What happens when our adorably mischievous young married duo T&T get up to no good at a '20s masquerade? Someone gets stabbed through the heart, of course! Nor do the horror and hijinks end there, not even close.... For one thing, we've got both 50 Cent and Andrew Lloyd Webber in this episode; what could possibly go wrong? Lees meer
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Tea with Tommy & Tuppence: The Affair of the Pink Pearl by Agatha Christie
29 september 2017 · 39 min
Get ready for some light-hearted banter, folks, because Tommy and Tuppence are back! T&T sightings are relatively sparse in the Christieverse, but this early collection of short stories will help tide us over, as will the early '80s TV adaptations. Prepare to be delighted. Lees meer
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A Very Special Anniversary (!!) Episode: Rankings & Other Musings
23 september 2017 · 47 min
We officially turned one year old! Come celebrate with us by engaging in a granular evaluation of the state of our novel rankings thus far, with many a blast from the past! (Mary Cavendish and Jane Wilkinson will be pleased.... Anne Bedingfeld, not so much. Sorry Anne.) Plus our thoughts on this crazy little projects of ours, including what makes Christie so gosh-darn special. Honestly, we could talk about that any time, but a birthday is an excellent excuse. Lees meer
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And Then There Were 52: Why Didn't They Ask Evans? by Agatha Christie
15 september 2017 · 59 min
One might be inclined to ponder why they would ever ask Evans anything at all after we're done discussing this mid-career Christie thriller.... But let's focus on the positive, shall we? This episode posts on the birthday of our beloved Dame Agatha, born a whopping 127 years ago, her legacy stronger than ever.... We look forward to celebrating many more together. Lees meer
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A Hercule Poirot Amuse-Bouche: The Lemesurier Inheritance by Agatha Christie
31 augustus 2017 · 33 min
A.k.a. the one that got away. Yes, friends, this is the only Poirot short story not to be adapted by the ITV series starring David Suchet. And while it's a bit... out there, we found ourselves wishing this tale of madness and murder had been adapted in the earlier, peppier seasons featuring the whole crime-solving gang. What would Miss Lemon have made of a centuries-old inherited family curse? What sport would Hastings have been obsessed with as a side-pursuit? When would Japp and his trench coat have made their much-needed appearance? How would a car chase have been shoehorned into the proceedings? The fact that we'll never know just may be our own curse, but we'll learn to live with it together. Lees meer
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A Miss Marple Nightcap: The Thumb Mark of St. Peter by Agatha Christie
25 augustus 2017 · 33 min
Things get a little wild when Miss Jane Marple herself tells the story in this, the final installment of the Tuesday Night Club. We've got carp; we've got haddock; we've got insanity; we've got the power of prayer. We may even have (gasp) true love? Has a romance been blossoming amidst these weekly tales of mayhem and intrigue? Leave it to Miss Marple to ferret it out... and to put it in its place. Lees meer
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A Miss Marple Nightcap: Motive v. Opportunity by Agatha Christie
18 augustus 2017 · 26 min
Are you a fan of the 1990 blockbuster smash-hit film GHOST, starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and--most importantly--Whoopi Goldberg? If your answer to this question was a resounding "yes!" then this is your dream episode, as we found some startling parallels between the situational dynamics in this Miss Marple short story and that film. If your answer was "huh?" then we have so much to teach you.... Let's get started. Lees meer
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And Then There Were 53: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie - Part 2 (The Films)
11 augustus 2017 · 47 min
Our first interview! We were so thrilled to chat with Christie scholar Mark Aldridge, author of Agatha Christie on Screen, about the many film adaptations of Murder on the Orient Express…. Please join us in the second (and final) installation of our exploration of this Christie classic. And have no fear: we will be revisiting this topic come November when the new film adaptation is released! Lees meer
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And Then There Were 53: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie - Part 1 (The Text)
4 augustus 2017 · 58 min
This is a big one! So big, we decided to break it into two parts. This episode deals with the novel only; next episode we will tackle the three English-language adaptations and also touch on the feature film yet to be released, which looms darkly on the horizon.... Our ranking of this one is bound to be a bit controversial, and we'd love to hear any strong opinions you may have. But first, go get your sponge bag, your handkerchief, your pocket watch, your pipe cleaner, your scarlet dressing gown, and of course your passport (no smudges, please) and climb aboard the Simplon-Orient Express with Papa Poirot for this undeniable Christie "crown jewel" of a novel. Lees meer
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A Miss Marple Nightcap: The Blood-Stained Pavement by Agatha Christie
29 juli 2017 · 30 min
Another day, another episode wherein Miss Marple outsmarts all those foolish enough to underestimate her. This one is quite a pitch-black little story, as evidenced by its rather fantastic alternate title in the U.S.: Drip! Drip! And perhaps also by the fact that it's set in a place called "Rathole." Lees meer
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A Miss Marple Nightcap: Ingots of Gold by Agatha Christie
22 juli 2017 · 30 min
What do Poldark, Daphne Du Maurier, and the Spanish Armada all have in common? If you said Cornwall, then you are an ideal listener for this week's tale of Cornish intrigue brought to you by Miss Marple's nephew, the fake novelist Raymond West. (Spoiler: we do not like Raymond West.) Now for another one: what do Olivia de Havilland, Beverly Cleary, and Northanger Abbey all have in common? If you said nothing, then you are correct! Although technically, they are all tangents we explored on this rather freewheeling episode. Enjoy! (We certainly did.) Lees meer
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And Then There Were 54: Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie
17 juli 2017 · 57 min
This one is a little controversial! In a few different ways. Join us for a rollicking discussion of our latest Poirot novel, including such topics as: feminist literary theory (and whether it has a place in the interpretation of this text), and our first instance of (a subtextual, yet heavily implied) homophobia.... Oh, and there's also David Suchet playing (gasp) Inspector Japp! Lees meer
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A Special SUMMER HOLIDAY Hercule Poirot Amuse-Bouche: Problem at Sea by Agatha Christie
29 juni 2017 · 33 min
The real mystery of this very special episode is why Hercule "mal de mer" Poirot would choose to spend his summer holiday in a boat on the Mediterranean, but luckily for us he does, along with a cast of characters running the full spectrum of companionability from delightful to despicable.... So come soak in the sun with us as we explore Poirot's most extreme--and perhaps, ironically, darkest--solution of extralegal justice among his many, many cases. Lees meer
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A Miss Marple Nightcap: The Idol House of Astarte by Agatha Christie
22 juni 2017 · 27 min
Have you watched the new Murder on the Orient Express trailer? We have, and we have thoughts. Many of them. We also have a new Miss Marple short story, one that may be a little short on clues, but not on atmosphere. Not that our dear Aunt Jane's razor-edged bear trap of a ratiocination machine (a.k.a. her mind) would ever be affected by such a silly thing as atmosphere.... Lees meer
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A Miss Marple Nightcap: The Tuesday Night Club by Agatha Christie
10 juni 2017 · 40 min
So much to discuss in our first Miss Marple short story, including: 1) the "Peter Panning" of yet another beloved Christie detective; 2) the perils of dismissing your dear Aunt Jane if you happen to be a pretentious blowhard of a novelist; 3) the further adventures of dubiously tinned seafood. Throw a log on that fire, spill some lace down your chest, and settle in for some good old-fashioned cynicism, Marple-style. Lees meer
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And Then There Were 55: Peril at End House by Agatha Christie
2 juni 2017 · 59 min
There is so much to cover in this devilishly clever and somewhat underrated Poirot mystery. (Plus cocaine. A lot of cocaine.) Join us as we discuss just how bad a job M. Poirot does in this one (it's surprising!), the finer points of Art Deco design, and the delightfulness of Cornwall as a setting (though sadly, sans Poldark). Lees meer
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A Hercule Poirot Amuse-Bouche: The Chocolate Box by Agatha Christie
27 mei 2017 · 37 min
All right, it's time to talk about the one case our M. Poirot failed to solve. A better title might be: The One That Got Away, or in the case of the Suchet adaptation, The One Who Got Away.... Join us as we discuss television's penchant for spelling out sorrowful/traumatic backstories, and ponder just how big a chocolate can possibly be. We promise you'll never hear the line, "My mama always said, life is like a box of chocolates" quite the same way again. Lees meer
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A Hercule Poirot Amuse-Bouche: The Lost Mine by Agatha Christie
19 mei 2017 · 26 min
There are so many things lost in this story: a mine; the papers pinpointing the location of said mine; the narrative facade whereby Hastings is supposedly the one telling us this story (more on this last point in our next episode).... But one thing we were sure not to lose was context, because boy is it necessary while wading through the colonialist Orientalism on display here.... So pull on your gaiters and wade with us. Along the way we get to hear Poirot call Hastings a "grumpus," so all is not lost. Lees meer
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*Special Announcement* in re Agatha Christie: A Reappraisal (a.k.a. We're Going to Cambridge!)
13 mei 2017 · 9 min
We are heading to the University of Cambridge in June to present a paper on Agatha Christie! We wanted to share this news with you because 1) we are so excited; and 2) we encourage you to join us there if you can! (Check out http://www.agathachristieconference.com for more details.) Our regularly scheduled programming will resume next week.... Lees meer
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And Then There Were 56: The Sittaford Mystery by Agatha Christie
5 mei 2017 · 55 min
Well, this turned out to be rather a delightful read, despite a surprising number of unpleasant characters of the male persuasion. Perhaps that is the ultimate revenge of our plucky heroine, Emily Trefusis (not to mention Dame Agatha herself), in this, our very first standalone novel. So make yourself a hot cocoa (sans strychnine, please) and come enjoy with us the wintry wonders of Devon.... Lees meer
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