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The Man in the Brown Suit

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Nicola Barber, Graeme Malcolm
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First published in 1924, The Man in the Brown Suit is a thrilling adventure and murder mystery by Agatha Christie. The protagonist is Anne Beddingfield, the orphaned daughter of a famous archaeologist, who goes to live with her father’s solicitor and his wife in London. Anne is searching for an adventure and something exciting to occupy her time when she is witness to the sudden death of a man at Hyde Park Corner tube station when the man falls onto the electrified train track and is killed instantly. Anne’s suspicions are aroused when a man claiming to be a doctor quickly examines the body, pronounces him dead, and then leaves suddenly. Anne sees that he has dropped a piece of paper on the ground, and Anne takes the paper, insistent on investigating the matter further. Anne’s detective work takes her on board a ship sailing to South Africa, and soon she is caught up in a deadly mystery of stolen diamonds, bloody murders, kidnapping, government secrets, and violence at every turn. Christie’s engrossing tale is full of intrigue, a complex mystery, and a surprising romance, in one of the famed author’s most entertaining novels.

This edition includes a biographical afterword.

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Agatha Christie is the best-selling fiction writer of all time, with more than 2 billion books sold. She's also the most translated author in history, and her stage play The Mousetrap holds the world record for longest initial run. (It has been running at the St Martin's Theatre in London for 68 straight years!) Whether you're a longtime reader or new fan, this list offers some of the best Agatha Christie books to listen to—and a handy guide to the author herself.

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My First Agatha Christie Novel

I fully understand how Ms. Agatha Christie's writings are classics. A woman way ahead of her time, the main character is not only adorable but she is daring and adventurous! Before I even realized it I was sucked in, a great mystery with many plot twists but a quick and surprising love story. The narrators did an excellent job of bringing each character to life and giving them personality.

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Just good fun

I loved it. just the right amount of adventure and mystery. Maybe a bit too rushed in the romance , but so cute and lighthearted. great characters all around.

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Easy to Listen

Great narrators! Thanks audible for making this free and available to all. Agatha Christie is truly the best!

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Never a disappointment

I’ve not found anyone who writes just as well as Agatha Christie. I’m never disappointed by her stories and characters. The narrator was phenomenal.

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An Unusual, Romantic Agatha Christie

I always enjoy a good Agatha Christie! This early example is more romantic than her later works.

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Delightfully Different Christie!

A quick and delightful listen to an unusual Christie novel! Enjoyed the South Africa setting, too.

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Fun Trot Around the Globe

I really enjoyed listening to the readers narrate this fun romp to South Africa to solve a mystery. Anne Beddingfield is a delightful young sleuth who is desperate for adventure. She finds it when she observes a man fall to his death at the tube station in London. The local authorities rule it accidental, but she has other thoughts. She picks up a mysterious note dropped by “the man in the brown suit,” and pursues her leads and intuition. She’s bold, if not foolish, but it gets her information and into the lives of criminals and real detectives, as well as reveals the whereabouts of stolen diamonds. At times, it’s an innocent step into crime solving, at other times a bit over the top, but I liked the narration and characters so much that I didn’t mind. The story has everything that a good action thriller needs, a dead body, a mysterious man, a boat trip to the mysterious African peninsula, a bit of romance, an eager young sleuth, and stolen diamonds. The story alternates between Anne’s first person narration and the diary entries of an older gentleman who loathes early mornings and incompetent servants. He takes a shine to Anne. There’s a bit of sexist reference, but I think it’s intentional. I believe Christie used prejudices to set up her stories and characters.

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Fun murder mystery with good twists

I very much enjoyed this production, Agatha Christie definitely is a master, and I really appreciated the comedy interdispersed with the drama. some antiquated concepts are expressed as far as gender relations, though very brief.

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Excellent story

This is an excellent story to listen to. The readers did a fantastic job. For those who enjoy Agatha Christie, you won’t be disappointed.

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very entertaining and intriguing!

loved it, I couldn't stop listening and finished it in record time. I'm moving on to the next in the series.

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