Agatha Christie

[pete9012S]

Thank you for the kind comments regarding the closing of the forum.
Here's what it is currently like before they close it down:

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[Anita Bensoussane]

Thanks, Pete. It's a shame that all the discussions will now be frozen.

[pete9012S]

PLAYING BY THE RULES: CHRISTIE'S UNCONVENTIONAL CRIMES
12th April 2019

Spoiler alert: this feature reveals major details about the outcomes of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Murder on the Orient Express and Three Act Tragedy. The feature also contains spoilers for Death in the Clouds and Death on the Nile.

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[pete9012S]

'Fiendishly well-plotted, hugely entertaining – one feels Agatha Christie would have been delighted' – LUCY FOLEY, bestselling author of The Hunting Party

I’m Mrs Christie. I think you are expecting me…

Baghdad, 1928. Agatha leaves England for the far-flung destination, determined to investigate an unresolved mystery: two year ago, the explorer and the writer Gertrude Bell died there from a drugs overdose. At the time, the authorities believed that Bell had taken her own life, but a letter now unearthed reveals she was afraid someone wants to kill her...

Just bought this book - I'm intrigued to see what it's like.
I have a few chums I think it might interest too..

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07G7DXL3R/ ... TF8&btkr=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Chrissie777]

I'm just reading "beautiful Shadow" by Andrew Wilson, his excellent Patricia Highsmith biography. I've read it 2008 when we lived in the UK and thought it's time to read it once more.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beautiful-Shad ... 221&sr=1-1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[burlingtonbertram]

Death In A Desert Land:-

Gertrude Bell had a fascinating life and I find Agatha's experiences in - and knowledge of - Mesopotamia compelling too. Chuck in a murder mystery and it could be a good combo if the writer is any good.

[burlingtonbertram]

I'm just reading "beautiful Shadow" by Andrew Wilson, his excellent Patricia Highsmith biography. I've read it 2008 when we lived in the UK and thought it's time to read it once more.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beautiful-Shad ... 221&sr=1-1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I must confess I'd never heard of her but, on googling her, I've heard of a number movies adapted from her works.

I shouldn't be surprised at my own ignorance. Someone had to tell me this week what Kate Winslet has starred in. Not seen them though. I live in a bubble.

[Chrissie777]

I must confess I'd never heard of her but, on googling her, I've heard of a number movies adapted from her works.

I couldn't tell you what movie Kate Winslet is doing right now either, but I can highly recommend to watch "Purple Noon" (Plein soleil) with Alain Delon from 1960. It's the best of the Tom Ripley movies.

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[burlingtonbertram]

I might give that a shot. I quite like the stylishness of some of these old French films; thanks.

[Chrissie777]

I love French movies. Apart from "Plein soleil" (my favorite) there is a very well-done and also stylish movie by François Truffaut called "La peau douce" (The Soft Skin).
Cathérine Deneuve's sister Françoise Dorléac played the major role:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058458/reference" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

A fairly recently and also very stylish Patricia Highsmith adaptation that we enjoyed was based on her novel "The Blunderer":
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2726552/reference" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"The Blunderer" was already filmed with Maurice Ronet in 1963 (Le meurtrier), but is unfortunately not available on commercial DVD:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057303/reference" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[burlingtonbertram]

In 2012 I went to see 'The Mousetrap' at St Martins theatre (London). I just realised that:-

1. I don't remember 'who dunnit'
2. How they 'dunnit' or,
3. Why they did it.

Rather like Midsomer Murders, in fact.

The only lasting impression was the excellent 'winter weather' effect blowing in through the set window.

[Courtenay]

In 2012 I went to see 'The Mousetrap' at St Martins theatre (London). I just realised that:-

1. I don't remember 'who dunnit'
2. How they 'dunnit' or,
3. Why they did it.

Hmmm — maybe they have some means of wiping the memories of the audience afterwards so they can't give away the ending, and THAT's why the play has been able to go on running for so long...

[Katharine]

I saw The Mousetrap when it came on tour to Ipswich, I think I remember who dunnit, but not how or why.

Maybe I need to use that as an excuse to go and see it in London some time soon.

[burlingtonbertram]

In 2012 I went to see 'The Mousetrap' at St Martins theatre (London). I just realised that:-

1. I don't remember 'who dunnit'
2. How they 'dunnit' or,
3. Why they did it.

Hmmm — maybe they have some means of wiping the memories of the audience afterwards so they can't give away the ending, and THAT's why the play has been able to go on running for so long...

Now that is brilliant; you've hit the nail on the head there.

[Courtenay]

Hang on — my mum and dad have seen it too. Maybe I should ask them if they remember "who dunnit" and/or other important details of the plot. They both normally have very good memories (especially Dad), so if they can't remember, I think we might be onto something...