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A Pocket Full of Rye

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Richard E. Grant
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 A wealthy family A fatal cup of tea

Rex Fortescue was enjoying his morning cup of tea when he met his untimely end.

Suspicions naturally turn to his wife. He was filthy rich, after all.

Then she too is found dead.

Strange clues have Scotland Yard’s finest minds scratching their heads. Poisoned marmalade. Dead blackbirds. A victim found with a pocketful of rye.

It’s up to Jane Marple to put the pieces of this strange puzzle together…

Never underestimate Miss Marple

‘Captivating and addictive, Agatha Christie's work never fails to delight.’
Jean Kwok

‘This is the best of the novels starring Christie’s Miss Marple.’
New York Times

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‘Without a doubt, the greatest mystery writer of all time’ – Ragnar Jonasson

‘A hundred years after her first novel, and we are all still standing in her shadow’ – Andrew Taylor

‘She gives us an insight into human nature that few, if any, have surpassed’ – Susan Lewis

‘Dame Agatha has sold more books than all besides Shakespeare and the Bible’ – David Baldacci

‘All crime fiction writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt’ – Peter James

‘Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.’ – Tana French
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Love Richard e grant as narrator! He gives the story a really dark feel, loved it.

Love Richard e grant as narrator!

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Whilst I don't think this is the best of Christie's Marple stories, it's so beautifully narrated by Grant and I found it hugely involving and finished it in no time. It has been my recent accompaniment for daily walks in the park just as the daffodils start to come out and that sense of winter coming to an end soon. Recommended.

Daily walks in the park

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Loved the narrator so very much. He was perfect. Shame he’s only done some of the books in the Marple series.

really well done

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One of the best Miss Marple stories brought to life by the exceptional Richard E. Grant. Since this is a murder mystery story I don't dare to say more, one must experience such things first hand. My highest recommendations.

Amazing story

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Wonderful story, wonderfully read. What better way to pass away on a summers day, a joy.

Agatha as entertaining as ever.

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