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Caitlin and Chad discuss chapters eighteen through twenty-one of Agatha Christie's The Murder On The Links.
Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny
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Listen to this episode before you read The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd.
Join Caitlin and Chad as they discuss the historical contexts surrounding the creation of Agatha Christie's beloved character, Hercule Poirot. You'll get tips on how to read the book, where to read the book, and what to look out for as you read.
This is a spoiler-free episode.
Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny.
Read along to our Spotify Playlist here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6begXdyjILK1zwyjOHcQuJ?si=4982982c08554c2c
Read along to a free version of the audiobook here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/46ChZ6dsbBXQUvGrRQnenH?si=GCYgjQnGT-yFmoi8rxYyPQ
Listen to The Campbell Playhouse Radio Drama (starring Orson Welles in one too many roles) here:
The Campbell Playhouse: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd - Choice Classic Radio Drama & Horror | Old Time RadioWatch the 2018 Fuji TV version (Kuroido Goroshi) here:
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8il2r2

Sources:
https://agathachristie.fandom.com/wiki/The_Murder_of_Roger_Ackroyd

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Caitlin and Chad discuss chapters seven and eight of Agatha Christie'sThe Murder Of Roger Ackroyd.
Ever wondered what happens when the world's greatest detective meets a seemingly straightforward country doctor? Join us as we dissect the captivating interaction between Dr. Shepard and Hercule Poirot in Chapter 7 of Agatha Christie's "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd." You'll learn how Flora Ackroyd's revelation about Poirot’s true identity leaves Dr. Shepard and his sister mortified, shifting the investigation into high gear. We'll explore Dr. Shepard's mixed feelings about involving Poirot and how Flora’s fervent belief in Ralph’s innocence drives the momentum of the case.
Prepare to be on the edge of your seat as we revisit the crime scene with Poirot’s psychological play. Witness Poirot's clever manipulation as he has Dr. Shepard reenact the murder, subtly probing his mind in a tactic reminiscent of an "if I had done it" scenario. Inspector Raglan's bold theories come into focus, with intriguing elements like a mysterious phone call and a train to Liverpool that shift suspicion towards Ralph. Our discussion highlights the intricate layers of Poirot's investigative methods and Shepard's internal struggles, making us question the true nature of confidence and truth.
Intriguing clues and red herrings abound as we dissect the nuances of Poirot's investigation. Discover how seemingly minor details and cryptic remarks reveal deeper layers of the mystery. We'll unravel the potential motives behind characters like Raymond and the misleading clues involving Mrs. Russell and her son. The complex relationship between Poirot and Dr. Shepard, marked by admiration and subtle suspicion, adds another layer to the narrative. Tune in to see how Poirot’s keen eye for the unnoticed sets the stage for unraveling this tangled web of secrets and relationships.
Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny.
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Listen to this episode before you read The Mysterious Affair at Styles.
Join Caitlin and Chad as they discuss the historical contexts surrounding the creation of Agatha Christie's beloved character, Hercule Poirot. You'll get tips on how to read the book, where to read the book, and what to look out for as you read.
This is a spoiler-free episode.
You can read The Mysterious Affair at Styles for free on Project Gutenberg and listen to the book for free on the Phoebe Reads a Mystery podcast.
Listen to The Mysterious Affair at Styles reading playlist on Spotify (curated by us) as you read.
Want to share your thoughts about Agatha Christie, Hercule Poirot, or anything else we mention? Email us or send us an audio recording at [email protected].
Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny.
Sources:

• “About Agatha Christie - the World’s Best-Selling Novelist.” The World’s Best-Selling Novelist - Agatha Christie , www.agathachristie.com/about-christie#christies-life. Accessed 18 Aug. 2023.
• Christie, Agatha. “The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie - Reading Guide: 9780525565109 - Penguinrandomhouse.Com: Books.” PenguinRandomhouse.Com , Knopf, www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/27561/the-mysterious-affair-at-styles-by-agatha-christie/9780525565109/readers-guide/. Accessed 18 Aug. 2023.
• “How Belgian Refugees Kept the British Army Going during the First World War.” Imperial War Museums , www.iwm.org.uk/history/how-belgian-refugees-kept-the-british-army-going-during-the-first-world-war. Accessed 18 Aug. 2023.
• ​​The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. “Essex.” Encyclopædia Britannica , Encyclopædia Britannica, inc., 17 July 2023, www.britannica.com/place/Essex-county-England.
• “The Mysterious Affair at Styles.” Wikipedia , Wikimedia Foundation, 10 Aug. 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mysterious_Affair_at_Styles.
• “A Note from an Agatha Christie Purist.” Agatha Christie , 25 May 2017, www.agathachristie.com/news/2017/a-note-from-an-agatha-christie-purist#:~:text=Moustaches%20were%20a%20symbol%20of,King%20Albert%20I%20of%20Belgium.
• “Refugees: Tracing the Belgian Refugees.” Imperial War Museums , www.iwm.org.uk/history/refugees-tracing-the-belgian-refugees. Accessed 18 Aug. 2023.
• “Trench Warfare.” National WWI Museum and Memorial , www.theworldwar.org/learn/about-wwi/trench-warfare#:~:text=The%20trench%20systems%20on%20the,not%20i

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Watch out for spoilers! They're everywhere!
Caitlin and Chad discuss chapters fourteen through seventeen of Agatha Christie's The Murder On The Links.
Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny
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