Audio Book Towards Zero by Agatha Christie (Part 3) Read By Hugh Fraser
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- Towards Zero - A Classic Agatha Christie Mystery
"Towards Zero" is a 1944 detective novel by the renowned crime author Agatha Christie. The story is part of Christie's widely known works that feature intricate plots and psychological depth. The central theme revolves around the idea that a murder doesn’t start with the act itself, but with the events and decisions leading up to it. This novel explores the fascinating idea that all actions, whether large or small, push the characters towards an inevitable crime.
Plot Overview
The story is set in Gull’s Point, the seaside home of Lady Tressilian. She invites several guests, including her old friend and tennis star Nevile Strange, his current wife Kay, and his ex-wife Audrey. Lady Tressilian's gathering quickly turns into a psychological thriller as tension between the characters escalates. Christie masterfully develops each character, intertwining their motivations and backgrounds, leading to a murder that seems both inevitable and perplexing.
Central to the plot is the role of Superintendent Battle, an intelligent investigator. As the tension rises, he steps in to solve the mystery. What makes this story gripping is how the narrative structure and subplots subtly move "towards zero"-the point at which everything converges into a final, inevitable conclusion.
Themes and Character Dynamics
At its core, Towards Zero explores themes of betrayal, jealousy, revenge, and guilt. The characters are complex, often hiding dark secrets and personal vendettas. Christie’s use of psychological manipulation is key here, as the characters are drawn towards their own fate through subtle cues. The presence of Audrey, Nevile’s ex-wife, provides a poignant emotional backdrop, reflecting on unresolved love, forgiveness, and human nature.
Christie also touches on the idea that the actual moment of crime is not the true beginning, but the end result of numerous smaller events. This builds suspense for readers as they witness the story slowly unfold with each character's decision contributing to the final act.
Modern Appeal and Popularity
In the modern era, Agatha Christie remains a staple in detective fiction, and Towards Zero is no exception. The novel has been adapted into films, radio shows, and even stage plays, keeping its appeal alive. For today’s readers and viewers, themes of deception, hidden motives, and psychological intrigue still resonate strongly.
In recent years, Christie's stories have seen a resurgence, especially with adaptations such as "Death on the Nile" and "Murder on the Orient Express" bringing her work back into pop culture. The timeless nature of her mysteries, including Towards Zero, fits perfectly with trending conversations around the psychological impact of crime and justice.
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Towards Zero - A Classic Agatha Christie Mystery
"Towards Zero" is a 1944 detective novel by the renowned crime author Agatha Christie. The story is part of Christie's widely known works that feature intricate plots and psychological depth. The central theme revolves around the idea that a murder doesn’t start with the act itself, but with the events and decisions leading up to it. This novel explores the fascinating idea that all actions, whether large or small, push the characters towards an inevitable crime.
Plot Overview
The story is set in Gull’s Point, the seaside home of Lady Tressilian. She invites several guests, including her old friend and tennis star Nevile Strange, his current wife Kay, and his ex-wife Audrey. Lady Tressilian's gathering quickly turns into a psychological thriller as tension between the characters escalates. Christie masterfully develops each character, intertwining their motivations and backgrounds, leading to a murder that seems both inevitable and perplexing.
Central to the plot is the role of Superintendent Battle, an intelligent investigator. As the tension rises, he steps in to solve the mystery. What makes this story gripping is how the narrative structure and subplots subtly move "towards zero"-the point at which everything converges into a final, inevitable conclusion.
Themes and Character Dynamics
At its core, Towards Zero explores themes of betrayal, jealousy, revenge, and guilt. The characters are complex, often hiding dark secrets and personal vendettas. Christie’s use of psychological manipulation is key here, as the characters are drawn towards their own fate through subtle cues. The presence of Audrey, Nevile’s ex-wife, provides a poignant emotional backdrop, reflecting on unresolved love, forgiveness, and human nature.
Christie also touches on the idea that the actual moment of crime is not the true beginning, but the end result of numerous smaller events. This builds suspense for readers as they witness the story slowly unfold with each character's decision contributing to the final act.
Modern Appeal and Popularity
In the modern era, Agatha Christie remains a staple in detective fiction, and Towards Zero is no exception. The novel has been adapted into films, radio shows, and even stage plays, keeping its appeal alive. For today’s readers and viewers, themes of deception, hidden motives, and psychological intrigue still resonate strongly.
In recent years, Christie's stories have seen a resurgence, especially with adaptations such as "Death on the Nile" and "Murder on the Orient Express" bringing her work back into pop culture. The timeless nature of her mysteries, including Towards Zero, fits perfectly with trending conversations around the psychological impact of crime and justice.
More Info Here:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Towards_Zero
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agatha_Christie
#AgathaChristie #AudioBook #MysteryNovel
#TowardsZero #ClassicCrime #PsychologicalThriller #DetectiveFiction #Whodunit #CrimeStory #suspense
Music License code: CBSPIVKVHR8TZCR6
Hands down The Best Narrator I’ve ever listened to! Such variety among the characters!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for listening, have you seen Agatha Christie Audio books Read By Hugh Fraser playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLlfrwm-GFKKfYCzfT8JLBxNpbgLpbjpUv.html
Pretty much singularly spot on.
@@alanfordycei have! Sooo convenient👌the music either end is quite gentle so if you do fall asleep you can stay thatvway! Just rewind when awake haha . Nice music;)
It is Hugh Frazer❤ Thank you for this wonderful audio!
Thanks for listening
Thank you so much 😊 and also the excellent website !!!
Thank you for 😢this wonderfully presented audio book! The reader may be Hugh Fraser, but as it’s not stated, I am not sure. The cello music at the and beginning of each section is very beautiful . Thank you.
It is Hugh Fraser, it shows on the title of the video and on the image throughout, Thanks for listening, th-cam.com/play/PLlfrwm-GFKKfYCzfT8JLBxNpbgLpbjpUv.html New Hugh Fraser Playlist, I added the music while editing, from my collection. in the middle of putting together a video of some of the music I use in the audio books along with a few other tracks. other people have also have ask, thankyou again for listening
So just how are you related? It was a nightmare to find all the parts, not knowing how many parts, you find the parts bit out of order.
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Please advise the source of the music played at beginning and end, it is beautiful !!
thank for listening, i add the music from my collection while editing. i've since made a video with some of the music i use here: th-cam.com/video/ENIUd9ijILE/w-d-xo.html
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What is the music at the end? I love it.