In this delightful tale,an Eastern Prince arrives in England with some family jewels which he's having reset as a gift for his fianceé. However,the Prince also has a mistress. She asks to wear one particularly enchanting piece that features a huge ruby,and then promptly disappears with it. Poirot discovers a connection with a house party at the home of Colonel and Mrs Lacey and,in order to pursue his investigation,an invitation is procured for him to the Laceys',ostensibly to enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas. With deft skill and the workings of his little grey cells,Poirot brings this case to a satisfying and festive conclusion. Starring John Moffat as Hercule Poirot,with Donald Sinden and Sian Phillips as Colonel and Mrs Lacey.1 CD. 45 mins.
Publisher: BBC Audio,A Division Of Random HouseISBN: 9780563510512Weight: 90 gDimensions: 125 x 142 x 10 mm
Agatha Christie
The reigning queen of crime,Agatha Christie's life took her from her home in the Devon countryside to Cairo,Australia and,of course,a journey on the Orient Express. She created two of the most famous detectives in literature,the moustached Belgian super-sleuth Hercule Poirot and the deceptively genteel village investigator Miss Marple,as well as creating the longest running stage playThe Mousetrap.
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