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The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Hercule Poirot, #1)
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bookshelves: british, classic, crime-fiction, england, family-drama, friendship, humor, murder-mystery, must-read, pistachio-ice-cream-on-a-hot-summer
Aug 06, 2023
bookshelves: british, classic, crime-fiction, england, family-drama, friendship, humor, murder-mystery, must-read, pistachio-ice-cream-on-a-hot-summer
Welcome to Styles Manor, where murder is afoot and suspects are aplenty.
Britain is in the grip of World War I and Arthur Hastings, our narrator, has recovered from an injury he received at the Western Front. Having been discharged from an English convalescence home, he wonders where he’ll land next, but fate has plans for him. Happening upon John Cavendish, a boyhood friend, Arthur is invited to stay at Styles Manor.
To outward appearances, our man Hastings has undoubtedly arrived: the Cavendish clan is posh, polished, and positively loaded. But any family, rich or poor, has secrets. From the dazzling Mary Cavendish (John’s wife) to the loyal maid, Dorcus, these characters are geared up to take us for a ride. Yes, indeed. The living is easy in the English countryside until it isn’t ...
Early one morning, death comes to visit when the matriarch of the Cavendish collective is poisoned. Talk about a spanner in the works! But don’t despair; a splendid little fellow by the name of Hercule Poirot, whose head was "exactly the shape of an egg,� lives close by. His powers of deduction are on point, and no secret will stay buried.
I have been circling Agatha Christie novels for quite a while, and when I signed up for Audible, it seemed like a good time to try one. I adored this whodunit! Richard Armitage did a bang-up job with the different characters. Truth be told, I’m a little in love with Poirot, and I’ve decided that Mr. Armitage, with his pistachio-ice-cream-on-a-hot-summer-day voice, should read all my books to me from now on. (I hope he’s on board.😉)
Britain is in the grip of World War I and Arthur Hastings, our narrator, has recovered from an injury he received at the Western Front. Having been discharged from an English convalescence home, he wonders where he’ll land next, but fate has plans for him. Happening upon John Cavendish, a boyhood friend, Arthur is invited to stay at Styles Manor.
To outward appearances, our man Hastings has undoubtedly arrived: the Cavendish clan is posh, polished, and positively loaded. But any family, rich or poor, has secrets. From the dazzling Mary Cavendish (John’s wife) to the loyal maid, Dorcus, these characters are geared up to take us for a ride. Yes, indeed. The living is easy in the English countryside until it isn’t ...
Early one morning, death comes to visit when the matriarch of the Cavendish collective is poisoned. Talk about a spanner in the works! But don’t despair; a splendid little fellow by the name of Hercule Poirot, whose head was "exactly the shape of an egg,� lives close by. His powers of deduction are on point, and no secret will stay buried.
I have been circling Agatha Christie novels for quite a while, and when I signed up for Audible, it seemed like a good time to try one. I adored this whodunit! Richard Armitage did a bang-up job with the different characters. Truth be told, I’m a little in love with Poirot, and I’ve decided that Mr. Armitage, with his pistachio-ice-cream-on-a-hot-summer-day voice, should read all my books to me from now on. (I hope he’s on board.😉)
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Aug 06, 2023 08:37AM
Excellent review Kimber!💞
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Kaceey wrote: "Excellent review Kimber!💞"Thanks so much, Kaceey! :-)
I’ve heard that listening to Richard Armitage as a narrator is splendid. Will have to look for this on Audible. A charming review, Kimber!
Glad you enjoyed Kimber. AC is an amazing suspense writer. There is always something hidden that brings out the armchair detective. I love that she gives all of her characters motive and opportunity. Wonderful review as always 💖
Paula wrote: "I've heard that listening to Richard Armitage as a narrator is splendid. Will have to look for this on Audible. A charming review, Kimber!" Mr. Armitage could read me the phone book, and I'd listen. ;-) Thank you very much, Paula! :-)
Margaret M - wrote: "Glad you enjoyed Kimber. AC is an amazing suspense writer. There is always something hidden that brings out the armchair detective. I love that she gives all of her characters motive and opportunit..."This was my first AC novel, but it won't be my last. I did enjoy the fact that every suspect had a valid motive.
Thank you kindly, Margaret! :-)
Catherine wrote: "Terrific review, Kimber! 💞"Thanks very much, Catherine! :-)
Wonderful review, Kimber. I love Agatha Christie.
Lorna wrote: "Wonderful review, Kimber. I love Agatha Christie."Thank you very much, Lorna! I can certainly understand why you love AC after reading this. :-)
What a Marple-ous review, Kimber! : )Hercule Poirot is one of the greatest characters ever created and I can imagine Richard Armitage having a great time juggling all of the voices.
Kevin wrote: "What a Marple-ous review, Kimber! : )Hercule Poirot is one of the greatest characters ever created and I can imagine Richard Armitage having a great time juggling all of the voices."
Ha! Very clever, Kevin! Thank you kindly! :-)
Armitage did a brilliant job of it. I hope he's narrated a few other Christie novels. 🤞
Fabulous review, Kimber! I love this book and Richard Armitage--what a wonderful combination!
Marvelous review, Kimber! I'm right with you on wanting Richard Armitage to read all of my books to me too! :) If you want to spend a great deal of time listening to him, then I'd recommend his narration of David Copperfield ;)
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A lovely review, Kimber!Recently I dabbled for the first time with Agatha Christie - "Poirot's (18) Early Cases", which doesn't include "The Mysterious Affair at Styles", and I was left somewhat bereft. The first five stories didn't work for me, including the narrations, supposedly by Fraser and Suchet.
I have searched Audible Australia thoroughly and they do not carry any Poirot cases/stories narrated by Richard Armitage. Audible Aus has its reasons, I am told, allegedly due to "other countries publishing rights" or some such nonsense🙄.
I haven't given up! I have quite a lot of Poirot and Miss Marple "in stock", as it were, so I intend to try listening to her later works, rather than the Short Stories, and Early Poirot, etc.
Excellent review Kimber.
Meredith (Trying to catch up!) wrote: "Fabulous review, Kimber! I love this book and Richard Armitage--what a wonderful combination!"Thank you so much, Meredith! It was a perfect combination! :-)
Candi wrote: "Marvelous review, Kimber! I'm right with you on wanting Richard Armitage to read all of my books to me too! :) If you want to spend a great deal of time listening to him, then I'd recommend his nar..."Thanks so much, Candi! His voice is delicious, isn't it? Thank you for the tip on David Copperfield! :-)
Terence M - [Quot libros, quam breve tempus!] wrote: "A lovely review, Kimber!Recently I dabbled for the first time with Agatha Christie - "Poirot's (18) Early Cases", which doesn't include "The Mysterious Affair at Styles", and I was left somewhat ..."
Thank you so much, Terence!
"I'm sorry to hear that "Poirot's (18) Early Cases" didn't work for you. I hope your next AC book is a better fit! :-)
Maureen wrote: "Excellent review Kimber."Thanks, Maureen! :-)
Ceecee wrote: "Terrific review Kimber"Thank you, Ceecee! :-)
Fran wrote: "Superb review, Kimber!"Thanks very much, Fran! :-)
Pistachio ice cream! Yummy reference! Terrific review, Kimber!
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Pistachio ice cream! Yummy reference! Terrific review, Kimber!"I'm glad to find another pistachio ice cream lover. :-) Thanks so much, Jennifer!
Me too, Kimber! Every word you said. She’s the Queen Thriller
Karina wrote: "Me too, Kimber! Every word you said. She’s the Queen Thriller"I'm glad you enjoyed this one too, Karina! :-)
I'm glad you enjoyed your first Christie, Kimber! For some reason I never read this one, but I may try the audio since you say it's so good. :)
Melissa wrote: "I'm glad you enjoyed your first Christie, Kimber! For some reason I never read this one, but I may try the audio since you say it's so good. :)"The audio was a delight! I hope you enjoy it too. Thank you, Melissa!
What a delightful review! I’m glad you enjoyed this Christie book and were charmed by Poirot.
Great review, Kimber! 💖
Laysee wrote: "What a delightful review! I’m glad you enjoyed this Christie book and were charmed by Poirot."Thank you kindly, Laysee! Poirot is a charming little fellow. ;-) I'm going to have to read more of his adventures.
Julie wrote: "Great review, Kimber! 💖"Thanks very much, Julie! :-)
Brilliant review Kimber, I am trying to imagine what this sounds like pistachio-ice-cream-on-a-hot-summer-day voice - apart from sounding delicious. I hope he says yes to your request!!! Wouldn't that be nice? Is this your first Agatha Christie book, I must say I only read one when I was a teenager and can't remember what it was like. But you've made it sound fun and a bit interesting!!
A deliciously lovely review, Kimber! My mother was a big fan of Agatha Christie, but one of my brothers ended up with all of her books by Christie. I can't complain, I didn't get that many of her books, but I did end up with my grandmother's (or possibly gr-grandmother's) Gone With the Wind. But I love the idea of listening to that 'voice' reading this one sounds heavenly!
Mark wrote: "Brilliant review Kimber, I am trying to imagine what this sounds like pistachio-ice-cream-on-a-hot-summer-day voice - apart from sounding delicious. I hope he says yes to your request!!! Wouldn't t..."Thank you so much, Mark! Delicious is exactly right. ;-) I would be beside myself if Mr. Armitage said yes, but I won't hold my breath...
This was my first Christie book, and I enjoyed it.
Cheri wrote: "A deliciously lovely review, Kimber! My mother was a big fan of Agatha Christie, but one of my brothers ended up with all of her books by Christie. I can't complain, I didn't get that many of her b..."Thank you kindly, Cheri! Inheriting your grandmother's copy of Gone with the Wind is fabulous!
If you get the chance to listen to this, it is great fun. :-)
What a great review Kimber. I have this floating around here somewhere and now will endeavour to find it. I bought several books some time ago that contains several of Christie’s best. She was a true master of her trade.
Glenda wrote: "What a great review Kimber. I have this floating around here somewhere and now will endeavour to find it. I bought several books some time ago that contains several of Christie’s best. She was a tr..."Thank you very much, Glenda! This was an entertaining story. I hope you enjoy it too! :-)
Karen wrote: "Great review, Kimber!"Thanks so much, Karen! :-)
I’m a huge fan of AC and Poirot! Great review Kimber!
Mary Beth wrote: "Terrific review! 💕"Thank you, Mary Beth! :-)
JanB (travel till mid August with spotty internet) wrote: "I’m a huge fan of AC and Poirot! Great review Kimber!"AC did a great job of creating a memorable character in Poirot! I'm glad you are a fan too. Thanks so much, Jan! :-)
Terrific review as always, Kimber. 💕🤗🔎
Shelley's Book Nook wrote: "Terrific review as always, Kimber. 💕🤗🔎"Thank you kindly, Shelley! :-)
A fantastic review once again, Kimber!
Marialyce wrote: "A fantastic review once again, Kimber!"Thank you so much, Marialyce! :-)
