The novel was adapted to film in 2017, directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner. Suspicion falls squarely on Aristide's second wife, fifty years his younger, but there was no lack of motive and opportunity among the odd family members. Worried about jeopardizing Charles' career in the Diplomatic Service, Sophia refuses to go through with the marriage until the matter can be completely resolved.Ĭharles, being both Sophia's fiancé and the son of Scotland Yard's Assistant Commissioner, finds himself in a unique position to investigate the Big, Screwed-Up Family. Early suspicions of foul play are quickly proved correct he died of eserine poisoning, an unknown party placing his eyedrops in one of his insulin vials. Two years later, his reunion with Sophia is preceded by the death notice of her grandfather, Aristide Leonides. As his Love Epiphany does not occur until he is called east, they put off their engagement until both have returned to England. While in Cairo during World War II, narrator Charles Hayward meets and falls in love with Sophia Leonides.

Highly recommend for the long drive very affordable entertainment in my view.' One brother, one sister, a mother, a father, an uncle, an aunt by marriage, a grandfather, a great aunt and a step grandmother.'Ĭrooked House is a murder mystery by Agatha Christie, published in 1949. The killer was a shock, and more than that - the reasons given for their commission. These dramatized versions are second only to film.ĭid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? What does the narrator bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book? The end of course shocking! The recording is punctuated with post WWII era music which I liked as well.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Crooked House (Dramatised)? This one is a keeper, and what a surprised ending. I often listen to dramatized versions of Christie, Dickens, and other favorites when I am busy doing mindless work like laundry and cleaning.

but quickly add - I enjoyed it immensely. This is a dramatized version of the story, so if you're looking for the book - it's not this one. Where does Crooked House (Dramatised) rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

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