Murder In Mesopotamia

Oct 6, 2024 10:31 AM

Author:Agatha Christie,John Moffatt,Full Cast

Just as Amy Leatheran is about to return to England, she is hired by celebrated archaeologist Dr Leidner to work as a nurse/companion for his wife, who is subject to fits of nervous terrors. As they travel to an ancient site in the Iraqi desert, Amy finds herself in a situation stranger than she could ever have imagined, whilst Mrs Leidner proves to be a demanding yet fascinating woman. Gradually Mrs Leidner warms to Amy and, taking her into her confidence, she reveals the source of her terror. But as the oppressive tension in the air thickens, events come to a terrible climax and result in murder. With just one spot of blood as his only clue, Hercule Poirot must embark on a journey not just across the desert but into the darkest crevices of the human soul. There he hopes to unravel a mystery which taxes even his remarkable powers.

2 CDs. 2 hrs 20 mins.

Reviews

An epic tale of murder and betrayal, bloodshed and romance. Gripping from the first page, the reader is swept up in this colourful and convincing portrayal of an Emperor and his realm, under seige. Well-researched and cinematic in its imagery, this is a faced-paced and exciting debut

—— Ink

Harper's...portrayal of the Byzantine city and the intrigues that threaten its destruction is vivid and convincing

—— Joan Smith, Sunday Times

It’s a world which Harper brings exuberantly to life, clearly revelling in its teeming, tumultuous extravagance

—— Yorkshire Post

One of her darkest and best.

—— Literary Review

If Ruth Rendell were not slotted into the category of writer of mystery novels, she would have won the Booker long ago

—— Books of the Year, Evening Standard

Probably the greatest living crime writer in the world

—— Ian Rankin

A writer of extraordinary imagination

—— Sunday Express

The striking gothic setting of London under fire proves fruitful ground for a bizarre dark comedy of an investigation... bawdy, unpredictable and at times hilarious, with a cast of wonderful grotesques

—— Maxim Jakubowski , Guardian

Fowler belongs with the mythographers of London: Iain Sinclair, Peter Ackroyd

—— New Statesman

Its combination of Grand Guignol and place setting does command attention

—— Metro London

Original, moving and entertaining for adults as well as for older children

—— Julia Donaldson , Daily Express

A deservedly acclaimed read.

—— Time Out London

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