
Pre-Read: The Murder On The Links
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10/31/23 • 29 min
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Listen to this episode before you read Murder On The Links.
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 Murder On The Links for free on Project Gutenberg:
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/58866/58866-h/58866-h.htm
You can listen to the Murder On The Links audiobook for free with Phoebe Reads A Mystery:
https://thisiscriminal.com/mystery/
Listen to our Murder On The Links Playlist on Spotify while you read:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5B4sIj65vyIpUZNwRcMJnD?si=0f44170e3e72494a
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:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Murder_on_the_Links
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Listen to this episode before you read Murder On The Links.
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 Murder On The Links for free on Project Gutenberg:
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/58866/58866-h/58866-h.htm
You can listen to the Murder On The Links audiobook for free with Phoebe Reads A Mystery:
https://thisiscriminal.com/mystery/
Listen to our Murder On The Links Playlist on Spotify while you read:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5B4sIj65vyIpUZNwRcMJnD?si=0f44170e3e72494a
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:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Murder_on_the_Links
Follow us on Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/poirotpals?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Send us emails!
[email protected]
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Debrief: The Murder On The Links (Chapters 1-4)
WATCH OUT FOR SPOILERS! THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!!!
Caitlin and Chad discuss the first four chapters of Agatha Christie'sThe Murder On The Links.
Theme Music: The Black Cat by Aaron Kenny.
Sources:
- https://wordhistories.net/2020/11/14/hell-said-duchess/
- https://lithub.com/edith-wharton-on-how-to-write-a-vivid-first-line/
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