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The Lamp

An Agatha Christie Short Story

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The Lamp

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Christopher Lee
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time on digital audio, performed by Christopher Lee.

Mrs Lancaster doesn’t believe in ghosts. She moves her family into a house that has been derelict for years, unconcerned about the story of the young boy who lived there and starved to death. But her own young son is fascinated by his new friend that lives in the attic all alone…

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Critic reviews

‘The plots are so good that one marvels … most of them would have made a full length thriller.’ Daily Mirror
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The narration was great but the story was simplistic and not to the standard expected from such a great author,

Not as good as anticipated

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First time it make me cry next time a bit of hope... will see what will be next.

Spiritual and a bit scary

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Haunting story beautifully narrated by Christopher Lee. Different to the other longer more well known novels but perfect for a short break in your day .

A different Agatha Christie story

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Absolutely brilliantly read, very well written story of course but whatever you do don't listen in the dark or if you get scared easily.

Don't listen in the dark

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