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Passenger to Frankfurt

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
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A classic Christie story read by Hugh Fraser, who plays Captain Hastings in the popular TV series.

Sir Stafford Nye’s journey home from Malaya to London takes an unexpected twist in the passnger loungs at Frankfurt – a young woman confides in him that someone is trying to kill her.

Yet their paths are to cross again and again – and each time the mystery woman is introduced as a different person. Equally at home in any guise in any society she draws Sir Stafford into a game of political intrigue more dangerous than he could possibly imagine.

In an arena where no-one can be sure of anyone, Nye must do battle with a well-armed, well-financed, well-trained – and invisble – enemy…

 Crime Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery Political Psychological Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Urban Women's Fiction Detective Fiction England
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‘Marvellously entertaining’ Observer

‘It is not an impossible story – it is only a fantastic one’ Agatha Christie
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I didn't listen beyond the three - quarter mark. Never have I listened to anything so tedious. The actors performances were excellent, sadly they were let down by the story.

The Worst Agatha Christie story.

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If you are after a traditional Agatha Christie murder mystery then this audiobook is not for you. Passenger to Frankfurt is a thriller that focuses on concepts of youth revolution, and, whilst as well written as all Agatha Christie works are, it does at times get bogged down in expounding theories of international politics. It came across to me more as the personal musings of an 80 year old woman trying to make sense of the 1970s world around her, than as a fast-paced thriller. More theory and concept, than action and adventure. Not a bad book by any means, but just don't expect a cosy Poirot country house murder mystery.

Not a traditional Agatha Christie

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A very different Christie story. I was totally confused from beginning till end. Good Narrator though.

Not a clue.

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I love Agatha Christie and have most of the audio books. High Fraser is a great narrator. But this book is tedious. I've tried listening twice but just can't keep any interest. The plot starts well, with a mystery lady who is a spy. But then meanders around being very waffly and long drawn out for an eternity. Got no idea if it comes together at the end. Seems to be about double and trip!e agents post the kim philby era. published 1970. Sad to say, not a classic!

Very tedious cold war espionage plot - i think

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A ridiculous story with a rushed, confusing and incomplete ending, beautifully narrated by the wonderful Hugh Fraser.

Preposterous but fun

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