Agatha Christie's Audiobook "By the Pricking of My Thumbs" Read By Hugh Fraser (Book 4) "By the Pricking of My Thumbs" - A Lesser-Known Gem in Agatha Christie's Legacy ############ This novel is divided into four books and uploaded separately. ############ Agatha Christie, the undisputed Queen of Crime, is renowned for her iconic detectives, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. However, another pair of sleuths, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, bring their charm and wit to life in By the Pricking of My Thumbs, a novel that combines mystery with an eerie, gothic twist. Published in 1968, this novel stands out for its haunting atmosphere and gripping plot. The story begins innocently enough with a visit to an elderly relative in a nursing home. But when an odd painting and cryptic remarks from another resident spark Tuppence’s curiosity, the duo embarks on a journey filled with dark secrets, a mysterious missing woman, and an unsettling house at the center of it all. Unlike Christie’s usual whodunits, this novel leans into psychological suspense, with its title drawn from Shakespeare's Macbeth: “By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.” The quote perfectly encapsulates the story’s blend of foreboding and intrigue. By the Pricking of My Thumbs also offers readers a rare chance to see Christie delve into themes of aging, memory, and hidden trauma, giving it a unique place among her works. Fans of Christie will find the novel a refreshing deviation from her usual style, while newcomers can enjoy its standalone appeal. More Info Here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/By_the_Pricking_of_My_Thumbs en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agatha_Christie en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Fraser_(actor) Agatha Christie Audio books Read By Hugh Fraser - playlist th-cam.com/play/PLlfrwm-GFKKfYCzfT8JLBxNpbgLpbjpUv.html #AgathaChristie #MysteryNovel #ClassicLiterature #TommyAndTuppence #BookRecommendations #CrimeFiction #PsychologicalSuspense
Masterful. Hugh Fraser did a masterful reading. I knew him as Captain Hastings to David Suchet's Hercule Poirot and I never suspected the sheer scope of his talents. He brought all the characters to life with such ease and smooth transition. A tour de force indeed. Thank you so very much, Alan Fordyce, for gifting us with this gem!
Have you tried maybe clearing your browser cache and cookies might help reduce the volume of ads on TH-cam you get (these follow you around the internet) just a tip! thanks for having a listen
Have you tried maybe clearing your browser cache and cookies might help reduce the volume of ads on TH-cam you get (these follow you around the internet) just a tip! thanks for having a listen
Thanks for listening I have since upload and edited each individual book to make it easier to listen to in stages rather than the full version, hope enjoyed it anyway.
Agatha Christie's Audiobook "By the Pricking of My Thumbs" Read By Hugh Fraser (Book 4)
"By the Pricking of My Thumbs" - A Lesser-Known Gem in Agatha Christie's Legacy
############ This novel is divided into four books and uploaded separately. ############
Agatha Christie, the undisputed Queen of Crime, is renowned for her iconic detectives, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. However, another pair of sleuths, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, bring their charm and wit to life in By the Pricking of My Thumbs, a novel that combines mystery with an eerie, gothic twist.
Published in 1968, this novel stands out for its haunting atmosphere and gripping plot. The story begins innocently enough with a visit to an elderly relative in a nursing home. But when an odd painting and cryptic remarks from another resident spark Tuppence’s curiosity, the duo embarks on a journey filled with dark secrets, a mysterious missing woman, and an unsettling house at the center of it all.
Unlike Christie’s usual whodunits, this novel leans into psychological suspense, with its title drawn from Shakespeare's Macbeth: “By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.” The quote perfectly encapsulates the story’s blend of foreboding and intrigue.
By the Pricking of My Thumbs also offers readers a rare chance to see Christie delve into themes of aging, memory, and hidden trauma, giving it a unique place among her works. Fans of Christie will find the novel a refreshing deviation from her usual style, while newcomers can enjoy its standalone appeal.
More Info Here:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/By_the_Pricking_of_My_Thumbs
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agatha_Christie
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Fraser_(actor)
Agatha Christie Audio books Read By Hugh Fraser - playlist
th-cam.com/play/PLlfrwm-GFKKfYCzfT8JLBxNpbgLpbjpUv.html
#AgathaChristie #MysteryNovel #ClassicLiterature #TommyAndTuppence #BookRecommendations #CrimeFiction #PsychologicalSuspense
Thank you that was so enjoyable. Great story, great narrator.
Thanks for listening
Masterful. Hugh Fraser did a masterful reading. I knew him as Captain Hastings to David Suchet's Hercule Poirot and I never suspected the sheer scope of his talents. He brought all the characters to life with such ease and smooth transition. A tour de force indeed. Thank you so very much, Alan Fordyce, for gifting us with this gem!
thankyou
Loved this listening in hospital 😊
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Thank you! Really enjoyed this!
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Thanks so much! I’ve become a huge Agatha Christie fan listening to these masterpieces ❤ 👌🏼
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Amazing reading!
So glad! You enjoyed it
What a wonderful treat and the narration was brilliant. Thank you so much.
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Thank you, Alan….started yesterday and finally finished. Wow, what an adventure with this sleuthing duo!
Great job! and thanks
Good story,😊
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Thank you so much! I really enjoyed listening to it 😊
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That was incredible ❤
Glad you enjoy it!
Ridiculous amount of adverts
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Yep, definitely an avalanche of ads . unfortunately ... breaks up the narrative , easy to lose the thread !
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Well read, but a very long winded story.
Thanks for listening I have since upload and edited each individual book to make it easier to listen to in stages rather than the full version, hope enjoyed it anyway.