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Agatha Christie's: Black Coffee Read By John Moffatt
#HerculePoirot #AgathaChristie #MurderMystery
Audio Book: Agatha Christies Black Coffee Read By John Moffatt
"Black Coffee: Agatha Christie’s First Play and Its Impact"
Black Coffee is a gripping three-act detective play by Agatha Christie, the world-renowned British author, often called the “Queen of Crime.” Written in 1929, it marks Christie’s first original work for the stage and remains a significant piece in her extensive bibliography. This play introduced Christie's famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, to the theater world, extending the beloved character's legacy beyond novels.
Synopsis: A Classic Murder Mystery Unfolds
Set in the 1920s, Black Coffee takes place in an English country house, where the noted physicist Sir Claud Amory is in the final stages of developing a revolutionary formula for an atomic weapon. Realizing that the formula has been stolen, Sir Claud gathers his household together and calls for Hercule Poirot’s assistance. Before Poirot can arrive, however, Sir Claud is found dead, apparently poisoned by a cup of coffee. Poirot, alongside his loyal companion Captain Hastings and Inspector Japp, must navigate a web of suspicion, deceit, and hidden motives to solve the case. The play thrives on the tension built around classic Christie tropes, including family secrets, a locked-room mystery, and red herrings.
A Theatrical Milestone for Agatha Christie
Black Coffee is more than just a typical Christie mystery; it signifies a major turning point in her career. Prior to this play, Christie’s reputation was primarily as a novelist. However, with Black Coffee, she stepped confidently into the world of theater, laying the groundwork for her future successes. Although Christie was already well-known by the late 1920s, this was her first attempt at writing specifically for the stage, and it proved to be a resounding success.
This play introduced several elements that would become hallmarks of Christie’s dramatic works. The use of enclosed settings (like country houses) to create suspense, the intricate plotting, and the surprise twist endings are all evident in Black Coffee. It also demonstrated Christie's understanding of how to adapt her detective fiction for a live audience, with well-timed tension and the audience's participation in guessing the mystery's solution.
Hercule Poirot: A Leap from Page to Stage
Poirot’s transition from novels to the stage in Black Coffee was a significant moment in Christie's career. The character had already gained popularity through works like The Mysterious Affair at Styles and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. By bringing Poirot into the world of theater, Christie expanded the detective’s reach and solidified his status as one of the most iconic figures in detective fiction.
Poirot’s meticulous nature, signature mustache, and logical brilliance remain at the forefront in this play, capturing the essence of what made him so beloved by readers. On stage, Poirot’s presence is even more commanding as he interacts directly with suspects, bringing his characteristic charm and wit to life in a way that prose alone could not fully convey.
Critical Reception and Legacy
Black Coffee was well-received upon its debut and has continued to be performed globally in various adaptations over the years. While it may not be as widely known as Christie’s later theatrical triumphs like The Mousetrap or Witness for the Prosecution, it remains a cornerstone in the evolution of Christie’s work.
The play set a precedent for Christie’s future as a playwright, encouraging her to pen more original stage works and adapt her novels into plays. Some of these works, such as The Mousetrap, went on to achieve legendary status, with The Mousetrap becoming the world’s longest-running play.
Conclusion: A Timeless Work
Black Coffee serves as a crucial milestone in Agatha Christie’s storied career. It is both a solid mystery and a fascinating historical piece, showcasing the origins of her transition from page to stage. For fans of Hercule Poirot, Black Coffee is an essential part of his canon, illustrating how Christie’s brilliance translated across mediums.
With its combination of suspense, engaging characters, and classic detective tropes, Black Coffee remains a must-see for theatergoers and a staple for Christie enthusiasts. This play continues to entertain audiences nearly a century after its premiere, proving that the appeal of a well-crafted mystery is truly timeless.
Audio Book: Agatha Christies Black Coffee Read By John Moffatt
"Black Coffee: Agatha Christie’s First Play and Its Impact"
Black Coffee is a gripping three-act detective play by Agatha Christie, the world-renowned British author, often called the “Queen of Crime.” Written in 1929, it marks Christie’s first original work for the stage and remains a significant piece in her extensive bibliography. This play introduced Christie's famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, to the theater world, extending the beloved character's legacy beyond novels.
Synopsis: A Classic Murder Mystery Unfolds
Set in the 1920s, Black Coffee takes place in an English country house, where the noted physicist Sir Claud Amory is in the final stages of developing a revolutionary formula for an atomic weapon. Realizing that the formula has been stolen, Sir Claud gathers his household together and calls for Hercule Poirot’s assistance. Before Poirot can arrive, however, Sir Claud is found dead, apparently poisoned by a cup of coffee. Poirot, alongside his loyal companion Captain Hastings and Inspector Japp, must navigate a web of suspicion, deceit, and hidden motives to solve the case. The play thrives on the tension built around classic Christie tropes, including family secrets, a locked-room mystery, and red herrings.
A Theatrical Milestone for Agatha Christie
Black Coffee is more than just a typical Christie mystery; it signifies a major turning point in her career. Prior to this play, Christie’s reputation was primarily as a novelist. However, with Black Coffee, she stepped confidently into the world of theater, laying the groundwork for her future successes. Although Christie was already well-known by the late 1920s, this was her first attempt at writing specifically for the stage, and it proved to be a resounding success.
This play introduced several elements that would become hallmarks of Christie’s dramatic works. The use of enclosed settings (like country houses) to create suspense, the intricate plotting, and the surprise twist endings are all evident in Black Coffee. It also demonstrated Christie's understanding of how to adapt her detective fiction for a live audience, with well-timed tension and the audience's participation in guessing the mystery's solution.
Hercule Poirot: A Leap from Page to Stage
Poirot’s transition from novels to the stage in Black Coffee was a significant moment in Christie's career. The character had already gained popularity through works like The Mysterious Affair at Styles and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. By bringing Poirot into the world of theater, Christie expanded the detective’s reach and solidified his status as one of the most iconic figures in detective fiction.
Poirot’s meticulous nature, signature mustache, and logical brilliance remain at the forefront in this play, capturing the essence of what made him so beloved by readers. On stage, Poirot’s presence is even more commanding as he interacts directly with suspects, bringing his characteristic charm and wit to life in a way that prose alone could not fully convey.
Critical Reception and Legacy
Black Coffee was well-received upon its debut and has continued to be performed globally in various adaptations over the years. While it may not be as widely known as Christie’s later theatrical triumphs like The Mousetrap or Witness for the Prosecution, it remains a cornerstone in the evolution of Christie’s work.
The play set a precedent for Christie’s future as a playwright, encouraging her to pen more original stage works and adapt her novels into plays. Some of these works, such as The Mousetrap, went on to achieve legendary status, with The Mousetrap becoming the world’s longest-running play.
Conclusion: A Timeless Work
Black Coffee serves as a crucial milestone in Agatha Christie’s storied career. It is both a solid mystery and a fascinating historical piece, showcasing the origins of her transition from page to stage. For fans of Hercule Poirot, Black Coffee is an essential part of his canon, illustrating how Christie’s brilliance translated across mediums.
With its combination of suspense, engaging characters, and classic detective tropes, Black Coffee remains a must-see for theatergoers and a staple for Christie enthusiasts. This play continues to entertain audiences nearly a century after its premiere, proving that the appeal of a well-crafted mystery is truly timeless.
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❤❤❤from England
A pineapple design is a sign of hospitality in folk lore. I've seen tablecloths with that pattern. I've made a pineapple designed afghan.
This was excellent. I have never read a word of Agatha Christie. Now I'm intrigued and may tale up one of her novels. I thought the reader was excellent as well. Your voice and delivery were pleasing to listen to.
This was well adapted as a Marple.
All of the victims have a connection to the editor. The kid, the maid worked for him, and (she might have told her boyfriend. The doctor and possibly the dog owners wife bucked his project. He bought the house (cheap) he turned into a library. The lady on the train was going to the police. All the dead were tied to him.
If only this voice could read allll the stories, I'd never stop listening!! Thanks soooo much!
Glad you enjoy it!
Trumps only told lies of and that intelligence make up
Serves the wife right! 😂
In parts? This is only one hour! Greed I suspect. No thanks.
'Jobe'..?
Where is the ending?
on part two! look for it.
Why the annoying words & ridiculous emojis.
Defenite an AI voice, cheap copy of the real thing
Recording without final part
go to part two!!!!!!!!!!
Hope no-one is trying to learn to read English from these subtitles ... so many spelling mistakes that it'll take a week to unwind my cringe muscles 😵💫
Too many ads
Huhu sory
Get Utube Premium. I have had no ads in 4 years.
Then pay for it 🙄
Starts in the middle
Thanks
Look for part 1
There’s 3 parts.
This isn’t the entire story & it’s just deceiving
Probably AI
This is part 2. Search the title and you can get part 1
You have a nasty mind.
@@KateBotello.USA-1 Thank you. 😊
Hugh Fraser has a wonderful clear, calm delivery. He can also speak old lady, boisterous retired military man, even terrier dog.
Not a movie
no sh!t Sherlock.
Thank you ❤
Welcome!
To many advertisements. So long winded.
Love Hugh Frasers’ Performances/Readings, ‘Jason Fraser’ may have taken his voice - but the AI readings feel ‘meaningless’ without Hughs’ Human-Minds’ interpretation. Thank-You for uploading great Human readings!
This isn’t the real Hugh Fraser 🤦♀️ it’s AI
ITs also missing the beginning
Hugh Fraser is simply the best narrator I've ever listened to. His stories never get old. I can listen to the same story over and over. He's so calming and his characters are very appèaling.
Very enjoyable, thank you.
14 January 2024 - Listened from Central Kentucky
I really enjoy these audio books narrated by Hugh Fraser 😊
@@pauline3379 thanks
Thank you, but I honestly don’t like the captions, sometimes they’re not correct. Just saying. Strictly speaking, they really don’t add anything to the story, very distracting.
Great to hear Hugh again, thank you. But the text is horrible and giving me almost an epileptic attack.
Poirot can only be satisfactorily narrated by David Suchet or Hugh Fraser. The cc is not only ridiculous but totally unnecessary.
Where to find the video of chapters 1 to 4??🤔🤔
Very enjoyable, thank you very much for sharing it with us 👏🥂
No need for the subtitles; they aren't legible anyway. And "artificial intelligence" needs to die. Don't use it for illustration. The result does not even fit the story's setting.
I’d shut off the cc; it’s obviously AI generated. Loath was written as loaded. The worst is how Poirot’s name is written: Poirol, Oco Polo!! Countenance was transcribed as continents! These mistakes are very distracting, as are the captions.
Who knew Fraser was such a great actor, his role on Poirot was so limited. So glad someone thought to get him to read these stories. He’s the best.
Thank goodness...a great narrator rather than dreadful AI
Nice quality.
Excellent presentation! Thank you for sharing.
And Jason Fraser is not related to Hugh Fraser ‼️ Jason Fraser is an ai bot 💥
@@judikingsman6132 both are AI generated
AI with voice sampling based on Hugh Fraser. All so easy with modern tech.
it is misssing the end, which is unforgiveable
Hugh Fraser and Agatha Christie - audiobooks don't get better than that! 👌
The story didn't finish! 🥺
Look for final chapters.
AI, downvote and block 👎
what?
AI, why do you people keep uploading this stuff, it’s not good 🤮
@darrelllahman4190 there's so much of it all of a sudden. And all the fake comments pretending it's not AI are so creepy!
Because it’s quick and easy to produce, you can put up 50 a day, and TH-cam sticks commercials in all of them. So, essentially, money for nothing…as in you can make money by not working. The Buddhist and Stoic philosophy channels are the worst.
@@dshe8637 it isn't AI
AI doesn’t change inflection or accent and it doesn’t pronounce words correctly, Hugh Fraser does.
Hugh Fraser makes cc unnecessary
Unless one is deaf or has hearing issues, of course. I actually use them…when they are decent.
In the above illustration a few things are off. I see: The standing man has only 4 fingers on his left hand. -Hes not looking at the seated figure. -The tall dresser of many drawers has a clock embedded in the woodwork at the top. -But theres another large clock just above...showing a different time. -Theres a heavy chair placed in front of the drawers, blocking them. -The electric lights are on, despite bright light flowing in the windows. -Theres a stack of books blocking a small set of drawers on the desk. -The carriage of the typewriter would hit the odd little lamp at the left of it, when fully extended...at the end of a row of typing.. -And what is that small lamp? An edison light like a candle, in a jar or vase of what...silverware?Pens? -The tray of accompanying dip-pen tools shows no bottle of ink -And theres no requisite blotting pad on the desk. Just curious, odd little things. I really like the moods caught in these AI ( ?) illustrations. And its fun to find the oddities.
wow 😍
@@TheDreamStory-89🥴oh dear 🙄