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The Blue Geranium and Other Stories
Sir Henry Clithering, ex-commissioner of Scotland Yard, is staying with his old friends near St Mary Mead. When Miss Marple comes to dinner, she proves that simply by observing human nature in the sleepy village, she is easily able to unravel the mysteries put forward by the other diners.
3 pages, Audio CD
First published January 1, 1940
About the author
Agatha Christie
4,162 books65k followersAgatha Christie also wrote romance novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, and was occasionally published under the name Agatha Christie Mallowan.
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE (née Miller) was an English writer known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world's longest-running play, the murder mystery The Mousetrap, which has been performed in the West End of London since 1952. A writer during the "Golden Age of Detective Fiction", Christie has been called the "Queen of Crime". She also wrote six novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott. In 1971, she was made a Dame (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to literature. Guinness World Records lists Christie as the best-selling fiction writer of all time, her novels having sold more than two billion copies.
This best-selling author of all time wrote 66 crime novels and story collections, fourteen plays, and six novels under a pseudonym in romance. Her books sold more than a billion copies in the English language and a billion in translation. According to Index Translationum, people translated her works into 103 languages at least, the most for an individual author. Of the most enduring figures in crime literature, she created Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple. She atuhored The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in the history of modern theater.
Associated Names:
Agata Christie
Agata Kristi
Агата Кристи (Russian)
Агата Крісті (Ukrainian)
Αγκάθα Κρίστι (Greek)
アガサ クリスティ (Japanese)
阿嘉莎·克莉絲蒂 (Chinese)
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE (née Miller) was an English writer known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world's longest-running play, the murder mystery The Mousetrap, which has been performed in the West End of London since 1952. A writer during the "Golden Age of Detective Fiction", Christie has been called the "Queen of Crime". She also wrote six novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott. In 1971, she was made a Dame (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to literature. Guinness World Records lists Christie as the best-selling fiction writer of all time, her novels having sold more than two billion copies.
This best-selling author of all time wrote 66 crime novels and story collections, fourteen plays, and six novels under a pseudonym in romance. Her books sold more than a billion copies in the English language and a billion in translation. According to Index Translationum, people translated her works into 103 languages at least, the most for an individual author. Of the most enduring figures in crime literature, she created Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple. She atuhored The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in the history of modern theater.
Associated Names:
Agata Christie
Agata Kristi
Агата Кристи (Russian)
Агата Крісті (Ukrainian)
Αγκάθα Κρίστι (Greek)
アガサ クリスティ (Japanese)
阿嘉莎·克莉絲蒂 (Chinese)
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
July 20, 2011
Agatha Christie is responsible for turning me into a devout mystery fan. She was the first mystery author I started reading consistently, starting at the tender age of 11 or so. The first book I read of hers was "secret of the chimneys" involving Tommy and Tuppence - the husband-wife amateur detectives (though in that story they weren't married). I started earnestly after one or two stumbling blocks and never had to look back again. I polished off the whole CHristie collection within a couple of years or so. I have even reread her books in the following years. This is my reread of Blue Geranium, and I find it as enticing now as it was for the first time. Christie is a detective par excellence. In fact I equate her to Miss Marple. And, not surprisingly, I love Miss Marple more than Hercule Poirot. This is a small collection of 4 mystery stories narrated by a group of acquaintances around dinner table, to which Miss Marple had immediate and accurate solutions. Any mystery buff will enjoy this collection immensely.
March 6, 2018
I listened to the audio version of these short stories and it was absolutely brilliant. Really enjoyable, and the narrator’s voice is perfect.
This is a gem of a collection of little tales. I strongly recommend this audio as an introduction to the wonderful writing of Agatha Christie if you’ve not read, watched or heard her novels before. The Four Suspects is deep stuff and my favourite. But all the plots, crimes, and the remarkable deductive powers of Miss Marple will definitely leave you stunned, amazed and wanting more. Be warned, Miss Marple takes no prisoners and is not afraid of being politically incorrect. She has very fixed ideas about women and men, never afraid to speak her mind in her own cute way.
This is a gem of a collection of little tales. I strongly recommend this audio as an introduction to the wonderful writing of Agatha Christie if you’ve not read, watched or heard her novels before. The Four Suspects is deep stuff and my favourite. But all the plots, crimes, and the remarkable deductive powers of Miss Marple will definitely leave you stunned, amazed and wanting more. Be warned, Miss Marple takes no prisoners and is not afraid of being politically incorrect. She has very fixed ideas about women and men, never afraid to speak her mind in her own cute way.
July 12, 2018
An excellent bunch of mystery stories with Joan Hickson as Miss Marple and including her biggest admirer Sir Henry Clithering, ex-commissioner of Scotland Yard. The entire book revolves around the premise of a gathering on a nice, crisp evening with everyone reciting murder stories they have been involved with or know of. Thoroughly enjoyable!
My Rating - 4/5
My Rating - 4/5
April 3, 2019
I must say that Christie is a great storyteller. No matter how far fetched her plots are, I always return for a new story. This collection of short stories is a perfect example especially when you listen to them in the voice of an old British lady as an audiobook
October 10, 2018
Second reading, and still really entertaining.
June 16, 2020
A great set of Miss Marple Stories. For me, Joan Hickson sums up Miss Marple 🙂.
January 27, 2017
“The Blue Geranium” by Agatha Christie.
It seems that many Victorian era English mystery stories involve a nobleman ashamed of a demented 'neurotic' wife locked away in some upper room. Cool story of finding the most unlikely of murderers, involved in the death of a superstitious woman whose wallpaper was 'herbaceous'.
***
“'I didn't know that Arthur believed in ghosts?'
'Oh! He doesn't. That's what worries him so. And it happened to a friend of his, George Pritchard – a most prosaic person. It's really rather tragic for poor George. Either this extraordinary story is true – or else-'”
“'Don't let a passion for horticultural accuracy run away with you, Dolly,' said her husband. 'We all know you're an enthusiastic gardener.'”
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It seems that many Victorian era English mystery stories involve a nobleman ashamed of a demented 'neurotic' wife locked away in some upper room. Cool story of finding the most unlikely of murderers, involved in the death of a superstitious woman whose wallpaper was 'herbaceous'.
***
“'I didn't know that Arthur believed in ghosts?'
'Oh! He doesn't. That's what worries him so. And it happened to a friend of his, George Pritchard – a most prosaic person. It's really rather tragic for poor George. Either this extraordinary story is true – or else-'”
“'Don't let a passion for horticultural accuracy run away with you, Dolly,' said her husband. 'We all know you're an enthusiastic gardener.'”
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May 1, 2013
De blauwe geranium (kort verhaal)
bevindt zich in 22ste vijfling
'Blauwe geraniums zijn voor u noodlottig!' vertelt een waarzegster de lastige mevrouw Pritchard. En inderdaad wordt een blauwe geranium haar dood.
bevindt zich in 22ste vijfling
'Blauwe geraniums zijn voor u noodlottig!' vertelt een waarzegster de lastige mevrouw Pritchard. En inderdaad wordt een blauwe geranium haar dood.
October 10, 2011
This is a gret mystery book. One of Agathas Christie's "Miss Marple". There is so much suspense throughout the book. It is imposssible to put it down it is so interesting.
May 8, 2012
Was a good quick read. In the same vein as Sherlock Holmes but shorter.
February 11, 2014
Another quick read
August 1, 2016
Good whodunits
October 11, 2016
Cant beat a good solid thriller, trying to work out 'who done it' whilst listening and driving is not recommended. Classic Miss Marple.
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