By the Pricking of My Thumbs by Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser
Series: Tommy & Tuppence #4
Published by Harper Collins on July 3, 2012 (first published November 1, 1968)
Source: Library
Genres: Vintage Mystery
Length: 6 hrs 59 mins
Pages: 273
Format: Audiobook
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When Tommy and Tuppence visit an elderly aunt in her gothic nursing home, they think nothing of her mistrust of the doctors; after all, Ada is a very difficult old lady.
But when Mrs. Lockett mentions a poisoned mushroom stew and Mrs. Lancaster talks about "something behind the fireplace," Tommy and Tuppence find themselves caught up in a spine-chilling adventure that could spell death for either of them . . .
A duty visit to Tommy's elderly and unpleasant aunt results in a strange inheritance, black magic--and danger for Tommy and Tuppence Beresford.
Tommy and Tuppence are well into middle age here, but still have a wonderful relationship. Tommy’s crotchety old aunt dies, but before she does Tuppence meets another woman at the same nursing home who says a few mysterious things that unnerve her. When the lady goes missing, Tuppence sets off to find her, ostensibly to return a painting.
The mystery is a bit convoluted but enjoyable and wraps everything up in the end well. I love that Tuppence is still willing to go on an adventure and that Tommy supports her. I may have to give in soon and get BritBox so I can watch the new Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence series.
About Agatha Christie
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE (née Miller; 15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976) was an English crime novelist, short story writer and playwright. She is best known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around her fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world’s longest-running play, a murder mystery, The Mousetrap, and six romances under the name Mary Westmacott. In 1971 she was elevated to Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for her contribution to literature.
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