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Absent in the Spring

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Absent in the Spring

By: Agatha Christie, Mary Westmacott
Narrated by: Jacqui Crago
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A captivating novel of self-discovery by Agatha Christie, written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott.

Agatha Christie, famous for her ingenious crime novels, also wrote about crimes of the heart. Written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, Christie’s tales of romantic suspense further explore the human psychology she was so intrigued by, freed from the expectations of her mystery fans.

In one of six novels written under this nom de plume, Absent in the Spring tells the story of Joan Scudmore who, returning from a visit to her daughter in Iraq, finds herself unexpectedly alone and stranded in an isolated rest house by flooding of the railway tracks. This sudden solitude compels Joan to assess her life for the first time ever and face up to many difficult truths about herself. Looking back over the years, Joan painfully re-examines her attitudes, relationships and actions and becomes increasingly uneasy about the person who is revealed to her…

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I loved this novel. It is very hard to find. It is written in the third person but includes a great deal of insight into the main character's thoughts and attitudes. It was Christie's favorite. I can see why.

Finally!

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A wonderful story of self-reflection and Human failings. All set against the backdrop of seclusion and boredom.

A short story with a lot of depth!

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Agatha Christie may be the most talented writer in the English language for at least the last 100 years, perhaps since Shakespeare. If you think I am exaggerating you need to read/listen to "Absent In The Spring". No it's not a detective story, it's an amazing journey inside the human mind and honestly there's no one more capable at guiding us through the maze of life and love than Agatha Christie.
I loved this book and finished it within 24 hours. I am gobsmacked by how beautiful yet tragic it is and I am of the mind that this may be Christie's best work. I couldn't put it down. The narrator is actually perfect for the words and the interactions. She expresses the emotions beautifully as if you could feel the tension mounting.
it's a book everyone should read. It's as mysterious as anything she's ever written. It's her Best Book.

This Is A Masterpiece!!!

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