Episode 4 - The Body in the Library

07/06/23 • 42 min

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Prepare to be gripped in Episode 4 as we dissect Agatha Christie's iconic thriller, "The Body in the Library." Join us as an ex-Cheshire detective guides us through the haunting crime scene at Gossington Hall, exploring the evolution of CSI practices since Christie's era. Delve into the tantalizing question: Would the indomitable Miss Marple pass muster in today's investigative landscape?
Plus, journey with us into the chilling true crime realm, as we unravel the enigmatic murder of librarian Emily Abernathy—an unsettling echo of Christie's fiction. What secrets lurk within the library's hallowed halls? Was Emily a target, or merely caught in the crosshairs of fate?
Tune in for a riveting exploration of mystery, intrigue, and the shifting sands of class roles that will leave you on the edge of your seat!

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ABitOfAChristie Podcast - Episode 4 - The Body in the Library

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Hazel Jones (00:00:02) - Hello and welcome to episode four of ABitOfAChristie. Today we are going to use the words of Agatha Christie herself to introduce the show. Our book today is The Body in the library, which the Queen of crime described as in the manner of a cookery recipe. Add the following ingredients a tennis pro, a young dancer, an artist, a girl guide, a dance hostess, etc. and serve up alla miss Marple. We will be examining the crime scene at Gossington Hall with an axe police dete