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A review by book_concierge
4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie
3.0
Audiobook performed by Joan Hickson
3.5**
Originally published in the United States as: What Mrs McGillicuddy Saw. The story begins when Mrs McGillicuddy witnessed a murder on a passing train. She reports it to the authorities, but as there has been no body found, and no woman reported missing, they dismiss her story as active imagination. But her friend Miss Jane Marple knows that Mrs McGillicuddy did not invent the story, and she is determined to solve the mystery.
This is a great cozy mystery, featuring a fine cast of suspects and amateur sleuths. Miss Marple employs the assistance of the very capable Lucy Eyelesbarrow, a young woman who is smart and steadfast. Together, they are a force to be reckoned with. Having deduced that the body must have been thrown from the train in the neighbor of Rutherford Hall, Miss Marple sends her to fill an open position at the Crackenthorpe’s estate. Lucy becomes Miss Marple’s legs, eyes and ears, gaining entrance where Miss Marple cannot, and reporting back on what she’s observed. She also attracts more than one suitor…. but nevermind about that.
Joan Hickson - the marvelous actress who played Miss Marple in the television series – is absolutely pitch perfect narrating the audio book. 5 stars for her performance. Brava!
3.5**
Originally published in the United States as: What Mrs McGillicuddy Saw. The story begins when Mrs McGillicuddy witnessed a murder on a passing train. She reports it to the authorities, but as there has been no body found, and no woman reported missing, they dismiss her story as active imagination. But her friend Miss Jane Marple knows that Mrs McGillicuddy did not invent the story, and she is determined to solve the mystery.
This is a great cozy mystery, featuring a fine cast of suspects and amateur sleuths. Miss Marple employs the assistance of the very capable Lucy Eyelesbarrow, a young woman who is smart and steadfast. Together, they are a force to be reckoned with. Having deduced that the body must have been thrown from the train in the neighbor of Rutherford Hall, Miss Marple sends her to fill an open position at the Crackenthorpe’s estate. Lucy becomes Miss Marple’s legs, eyes and ears, gaining entrance where Miss Marple cannot, and reporting back on what she’s observed. She also attracts more than one suitor…. but nevermind about that.
Joan Hickson - the marvelous actress who played Miss Marple in the television series – is absolutely pitch perfect narrating the audio book. 5 stars for her performance. Brava!