Pingback: Bob on Books Top Viewed Reviews of 2022 | Bob on Books. Both ignore she has a lover too, Count La Roche. Ruth's father, the American millionaire Rufus Van Aldin, and his secretary, Major Knighton, convince Poirot to take on the case. The events of 1926 with the death of her mother and her husband's infidelity had left a deep psychological scar on Christie. When an attempt is subsequently made on Grey's life, this appears to the case but Poirot methodically sifts through all of the clues to determine the motive and identify the killer. Incredibly blue wate, Things have been crazy busy as school year comes t, We absolutely loved the food in #athens . 10 travel hacks for road trips with kids! The prime suspect is Ruth's estranged husband, Derek. The Mystery of the Blue Train begins with the introduction of distantly related characters, each with their own nuances, dark secrets, and ambitions. At the risk of looking past it with Van Aldin, Poirot keeps looking, and particularly for a shadowy figure known as the Marquis. "The Mystery of the Blue Train" is a classic detective novel by Agatha Christie, first published in 1928. Were the jewels the motive for the murder, or were they only taken as a blind? Reset in the late 1930s to match the rest of the Poirot TV series, the adaption by Guy Andrews was directed by Hettie Macdonald who also directed the 2013 adaptation of Curtain: Poirot's Last Case. Her husband, her lover, her maid, a recently rich young woman with a past, and the money-grabbing distant relatives of the young woman are all aboard, and maybe more. Lady Tamplin, Corky and her daughter Lenox also travel on the blue train. These are some of the questions that have to be answered, and the story tells also how these strange and dramatic happenings effect the life of a quiet English girl who has felt convinced that "nothing exciting will ever happen to me." The Mystery of the Blue Train was adapted for radio by BBC Radio 4, with Maurice Denham as Poirot. The Mystery of the Blue Train is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie, first published in the United Kingdom by William Collins & Sons on 29. All opinions stated are my own and not those of my employer or school. Summary: A rich heiress carrying a rare ruby is murdered on the fashionable overnight train to the French Riviera on which retired detective Hercule Poirot happens to be riding. Language: English. Was this just a jewelry theft gone bad or something more? He tells them that Ada Mason is really Kitty Kidd, a renowned male impersonator and actress. When the luxurious Blue Train arrives at Nice, a guard attempts to wake serene Ruth Kettering from her slumbers. Several people would have wanted her dead. But she couldn't have been alone when she was brutally murdered and the ruby stolen, no matter what everyone says. Money will be involved in the crime, most likely a coveted inheritance or valuable jewels. The story itself, even though derived from the 1923 Poirot short story The Plymouth Express, did not come easily to her and she referred to this novel in her autobiography stating that she "always hated it". The Mystery of the Blue Train is a work of detective fiction by British writer Agatha Christie, first published in the United Kingdom by William Collins & Sons on 29 March 1928[1] and in the United States by Dodd, Mead and Company later in the same year. Vipula is a culture and travel blogger from Los Angeles, California. Lady Tamplin, Corky and her daughter Lennox also travel on the blue train. [2][3] The UK edition retailed at seven shillings and sixpence (7/6)[4] and the US edition at $2.00. Director Hettie Macdonald Writers Agatha Christie Guy Andrews Stars David Suchet James D'Arcy Alice Eve See production, box office & company info Watch on BritBox with Prime Video Channels - Ephesians 2:10, Exploring life through pilgrimage, literature, and faith, The Month in Reviews: July 2022 | Bob on Books, Bob on Books Top Viewed Reviews of 2022 | Bob on Books, Growing Up in Working Class Youngstown Hugh A. Read more The entire first two chapters were omitted from the serialisation and it therefore contained only thirty-four chapters. Summarize this article for a 10 years old. The Mystery of the Blue Train was first serialised in the London evening newspaper The Star in thirty-eight un-illustrated instalments from Wednesday, February 1 to Thursday, 15 March 1928. Katherine, who is now being pursued by both Derek and Major Knighton is drawn into Poirots counsels. Poirot investigates the brutal murder of an American heiress and the theft of a fabulous ruby on the Blue Train between Calais and Nice. Frost, Review: James Patterson by James Patterson, Review: Christianity and Critical Race Theory, Growing Up in Working Class Youngstown The Wick Building. It's the perfect mystery, filled with passion, greed, deceit. Mother! Publisher: Harper Collins. Katherine also saw a man around Ruths compartment and possibly enter it. Purists will probably be angry at this, but it's my guess (never having read the book, mind you) that most of the changes must have been improvements. The dedication "To the two distinguished members of the O.F.D. Your statement on Poirot confused me a bitare you saying hes not modest at all? One other detail troubles Poirot. The premise is simple: Mrs. Kettering, an heiress, is murdered for priceless rubies as she travels on a train to meet her lover in France. One person who didn't was Charlotte Fisher (born c. 1901 died 1976), who had been employed by Christie as both her own secretary and a governess to her daughter Rosalind in 1924. However this village is in Kent. Lets start with the character of Katherine who serves as the replacement Hastings for this story. 2 . This is the only major work by Agatha Christie in which the UK first edition carries no copyright or publication date. 383 pages first pub 1928 ISBN/UID: 9780007120765. The final chapter, called By the Sea in the book, was unnamed in the serialisation. 1973, Greenway edition of collected works (Dodd Mead), Hardcover, 286 pp, 1974, Dodd, Mead and Company (As part of the, 1976, Ulverscroft Large-print Edition, Hardcover, 423pp, OCLC 2275078, 2007, Poirot Facsimile Edition (Facsimile of 1928 UK First Edition), HarperCollins, 5 March 2007, Hardback. Who could it be? I was tempted to pick this book at the NPL last weekend but favored short stories over this. A little man wi th a face like a rat. He also says that the cigarette case with the "K" on it does not stand for Kettering, but Knighton. The Mystery of the Blue Train Agatha Christie . Katherine saw what she thought was a boy getting off the train, but it was really Mason. Her husband stands to inherit her millions upon her death. A murder mystery adventure featuring Bernde's own popular detective, Chantecoq, the story is set in Paris and the plot is completely different. It's the perfect mystery, filled with passion, greed, deceit. It showcases Christie's mastery of creating compelling characters and intricate plotlines that keep readers guessing until the very end. etina (cs) . Ruth's father, American millionaire Rufus Van Aldin, and his secretary, Major Knighton, persuade Poirot to take on the case. There's nothing like reading Hercule Poirot investigate. In the book, Lady Tamplin's fourth husband is named "Chubby", and he has nothing to do with the ruby. What is more, her precious rubies are missing. Poirot realised that Mason was the only person claims to have seen anyone with Ruth in the compartment, so this could have been a lie. Can you list the top facts and stats about The Mystery of the Blue Train? Her father, Rufus van Aldin, gifts her a fabulous ruby - The Heart of Fire. Appropriately for a Christie train-based story, its about the journey rather that the destination, at least for me. Format: Hardcover. Also, if you have read enough of Agatha Christie, at least one of the following things will definitely be true. The Mystery of the Blue Train: Hercule Poirot Investigates (Hercule Poirot series Book 6) (p. 178). He reveals that the murderer and Mason's accomplice is Knighton, who is really "The Marquis". On board Grey meets Ruth Kettering, an American heiress leaving her unhappy marriage to meet her lover. Crime Drama Mystery Poirot investigates the brutal murder of an American heiress and the theft of a fabulous ruby on the Blue Train between Calais and Nice. Literary fiction, poetry, first editions, classics Communication Strategies for Bridging Differences, "In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don't." Since Knighton was supposedly in Paris, no one would have suspected him. "[8], British crime writer and critic Robert Barnard declared: "Christie's least favourite story, which she struggled with just before and after the disappearance. It wasnt one of her favorites and one she struggled to write. They switch train compartments, and when Ruth is bludgeoned to death, making her features unrecognizable, Poirot speculates that the intended victim may have been Katherine. Poirot investigates the brutal murder of an American heiress and the theft of a fabulous ruby on the Blue Train between Calais and Nice.Poirot investigates the brutal murder of an American heiress and the theft of a fabulous ruby on the Blue Train between Calais and Nice.Poirot investigates the brutal murder of an American heiress and the theft of a fabulous ruby on the Blue Train between Calais and Nice. Kindle Edition. Yet Hercule Poirot is not convinced, so he stages an eerie reenactment of the journey, complete with the murderer on board. What part did the beautiful foreign dancer play? When the train stops, the jewel is missing, and the woman is found dead in her compartment. Copyright Shades Of Words 2019. The Times Literary Supplement said, "The reader will not be disappointed when the distinguished Belgian on psychological grounds builds up inferences almost out of the air, supports them by a masterly array of negative evidence and lands his fish to the surprise of everyone". [10] It was broadcast in six parts weekly, 29 December 1985 - 2 February 1986. Because the final story presented on the screen is far from Christie's worst - in fact, it is closer to her best. There were slight amendments to the text, either to make sense of the openings of an instalment (e.g. The Mystery of the Blue Train begins with the introduction of distantly related characters, each with their own nuances, dark secrets, and ambitions. So does Katherine Grey, who is having her first winter out of England, after recently receiving a relatively large inheritance. Her father, Rufus van Aldin, gifts her a fabulous ruby The Heart of Fire. An interesting fact about this book is that there are several references to St. Mary Mead (Jane Marples village), but there is no mention of Marple herself. At the end of the film, the murderer commits suicide, instead of just being arrested by the French police as in the novel. O.F.D. Still the good news for me is that I have nothing but fond memories of our next Poirot story Peril at End House. The famous ruby, "Heart of Fire", which had recently been given to Ruth by her father, is discovered to be missing. Change). Peter's devotion to Christie at this time was never forgotten by her and she returned that affection, writing to her second husband, Max Mallowan, in 1930 that "You've never been through a really bad time with nothing but a dog to hold on to. But by morning, her private affairs are made public when she . This blog is strictly for non-commercial purposes. The critics did not agree with her. Summaries Poirot investigates the brutal murder of an American heiress and the theft of a fabulous ruby on the Blue Train between Calais and Nice. Agatha Christie's Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot lives in London with Captain Hastings. But she will never wake again - for a heavy blow has . Together, they range about Europe encountering cuddle mysteries. In contrast to the book, the setting of the film appears to be the late 1930s, given the music styles played, including the song "Sing, Sing, Sing", as well as the clothing and hair fashions depicted. Also named in this latter group, and the second subject of the dedication of the book, is Peter, Christie's beloved terrier, who had been purchased for Rosalind in 1924. Sadly this time is no different. Murder and violence have followed in their wake. After recounting the set-up of the story the reviewer concluded: "The reader will not be disappointed when the distinguished Belgian on psychological grounds declines to suspect the arrested husband and, by acting on the suggestion of an ugly girl who consistently derides her preposterous mother, builds up inferences almost out of the air, supports them by a masterly array of negative evidence and lands his fish to the surprise of everyone". As I mentioned, I wasnt expecting the ending, which made this all the more fun. Additional changes in the film include Ada Mason trying to kill Katherine (because Knighton had fallen in love with Katherine and Ada was jealous). (LogOut/ One person who didn't was Charlotte Fisher (born c. 1901 died 1976), who had been employed by Christie in 1924 as both her own secretary and as a governess to her daughter Rosalind. Her new milieu includes millionaire Ruth Kettering, Ruth's estranged . But Poirot is at hand to solve the case. [Agatha Christie; John Moffatt] -- When Miss Katherine Grey unexpectedly inherits a small fortune she books the famous Blue Train for a trip to the French Riviera. Charlotte Fisher, together with her sister Mary, also received a second dedication in a book in And Then There Were None in 1939. Never guessed whodunnit either. While Poirot still has things to do, the closed circle nature of this crime feels all the more evident and I do feel there are chapters in the middle of the book that seem to drag as though the investigation is being stretched out. Moods. (Unpaid endorsement), "whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." Addeddate The book features her detective Hercule Poirot. However, in a bit of foreshadowing, Poirot says that he would like to take the Orient Express someday, while Katherine talks about the romance of the train. Ruth is found hammer-murdered in her compartment, which she switched for romantic purposes (hence leaving her maid in Paris) with Miss Grey, the ruby missing. Both her husband and her lover were on the train but she had changed rooms with another passenger, Katherine Grey, so the question naturally arises as to whether she was the intended victim. It also features the first appearance of the minor recurring character, Mr Goby, who would later appear in After the Funeral and Third Girl. The television film includes several changes from the original novel. It looks like we don't have any synopsis for this title yet. In the novel, Lady Tamplin's fourth husband has nothing to do with the ruby. Peter was also the subject of the dedication of Dumb Witness (on the dustjacket of which he is pictured), published in 1937, one year before his death. Poirot investigates and finds out that the murder and the jewel theft might not be connected, as the famous jewel thief The Marquis is connected to the crime. Her biography recounts how the total number of words in the book were carefully tallied up, showing what an ordeal Christie found it to be. She is mistaken by Rufus's wife to be her daughter Ruth. The Mystery of the Blue Train (Hercule Poirot #6), Agatha Christie. This unabridged audiobook version is read by Hugh Fraser. The events of 1926 with the death of her mother, her husband's infidelity and her breakdown and ten-day disappearance had left a deep psychological scar and now separated from Archie Christie and in need of funds she turned back to writing. The police suspect that Ruth's lover, the Comte de la Roche, killed her and stole the ruby, but Poirot does not think that the Comte is guilty. He reveals that the murderer and Mason's accomplice is Knighton, who is really the ruthless "Marquis". That did make me smile. Poirot asks Van Aldin and Knighton to come with him on the Blue Train to recreate the murder. The murder will happen IN or ON or AT the subject mentioned in the title (in this case the murder occurs ON the blue train). About The Mystery of the Blue Train. 317 pages first pub 1928 ISBN/UID: 9781579126957. This is the only major work by Agatha Christie in which the UK first edition carries no copyright or publication date. Lenox Tamplin, Lady Tamplin's daughter, Charles "Chubby" Evans, Lady Tamplin's much younger husband, Kyrios (Mr) Papopolous, jewellery dealer and an acquaintance of Poirot, Joseph Aarons, Poirot's acquaintance, an expert in people involved in the "dramatic profession" (acting) who advises Poirot about the skilled impersonator Kitty Kidd, known by a different name for most of the novel, 1928, William Collins and Sons (London), 29 March 1928, Hardcover, 296 pp, 1928, Dodd Mead and Company (New York), 1928, Hardcover, 306 pp, 1932, William Collins and Sons, February 1932 (As part of the, 1956, Pocket Books (New York), Paperback, 194 pp. He also says that the cigarette case with the K on it does not stand for 'Kettering', but for 'Knighton'. I'm a blogger, dammit, not a philosopher. In the end, Katherine expresses a desire to travel, saying that she intends to take the Orient Express from Vienna. Agatha Christie. A mysterious woman, a legendary cursed jewel, and a night train to the French riviera -- ingredients for the perfect romance or the perfect crime? - Philippians 4:8, thoughts of a preacher, minister, and aspiring theologian. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Then he opens it and finds Katherine also opening the door] Oh! Poirot and Katherine match each other in very different ways in their own self-possession. Get this from a library! Publisher: . Poirot offers to go with her on the Blue Train. This was the first of the adaptations of Poirot novels by BBC Radio. * We earn a small commission on purchases made through any Amazon affiliate links on this page. The case is closed. What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled. Now separated from Archie and in need of funds, she turned back to writing. The police suspect that Ruth's lover, the Comte de la Roche, killed her and stole the rubies, but Poirot does not think he is guilty. The Verdict: This dull mystery plot has never really sparked any excitement in me. Hercule Poirot mentions at the end that he has never traveled on the Orient Express, raising viewer expectations of his most famous case, "Murder on the Orient Express.". During the trains journey Ruths body is discovered in her compartment having been strangled and the jewel has vanished. And Poirot, retired and seeking to enjoy the world, is also on the train, talks wisely to Katherine, who thinks detective stories are just something fictional people are part of. The Mystery of the Blue Train is a work of detective fiction by British writer Agatha Christie, first published in the United Kingdom by William Collins & Sons on 29 March 1928 and in the United States by Dodd, Mead and Company later in the same year. Actually one of the reasons I think I had no problem concentrating on the book was because her narration was sharp, clear and generally quite entertaining. He does more investigating and learns more information, talking to his friends and to Katherine, eventually coming to the truth. I also quite like the way Poirot is brought into this story and the awkward relationship he forms with van Aldin. One of the characters in Death on the Nile recognises Poirot because of his involvement in The Mystery of the Blue Train: "Miss Van Schuyler said: ' I have only just realised who you are, Monsieur Poirot. Hercule Poirot, the famous Belgian detective, is on the same train and is asked by Ruth's father to investigate the murder. The murderer would be the least suspected character, and if you were paying enough attention you could figure out how. The international setting makes for a good varied read, but there is a plethora of sixth-form schoolgirl French and some deleterious influences from the thrillers. At least one character will be cheating on their partner. 3.86 55,923 ratings3,681 reviews A mysterious woman, a legendary cursed jewel, and a night train from London to the French Riviera -- ingredients for the perfect romance or the perfect crime? currently reading . In spite of the handsome fur coat which garbed his meagre form, there was something essentially weak and paltry about him. to read read. The New York Times Book Review of 12 August 1928 said, "Nominally Poirot has retired, but retirement means no more to him than it does to a prima donna. Why did Ruths murderer not only strangle her but also strike her face with a disfiguring blow. On board the train Grey meets Ruth Kettering, an American heiress leaving her unhappy marriage to meet her lover. The book features her detective Hercule Poirot. Could Derek have done that? Unfortunately here I rather run out of good things to say about a book that shares some of my least favorite traits of the thrillers she was writing in this decade. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The Mystery of the Blue Train was first serialised in the London evening newspaper The Star in thirty-eight un-illustrated instalments from Wednesday 1 February to Thursday 15 March 1928. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blogs author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Derek did go into the compartment to talk to Ruth once he saw she was on the train, but he left when he saw she was asleep. It passes into the possession of the beautiful American woman, Ruth Kettering, and doom follows swift upon it. It makes for an appealing backstory but I really do not love the way she is provided with a really unconvincing romance. fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced Description Robbery and brutal murder aboard a luxury transport ensnares the ever-attentive Hercule Poirot in The Mystery of the Blue Train, from Queen of Mystery Agatha Christie When the luxurious Blue Train arrives at Nice, a guard attempts to wake seren. What is more, her precious rubies are missing. Katherine saw what she thought was a boy getting off the train, but it was really Mason. Then he meets Ruth Kettering. You will find her tips and reviews on best travel destinations, books and movie/tv shows on Shades of Words. This dedication is a direct reference to the events of 1926 which included the death of Christie's mother on 5 April,the breakdown of her marriage to Archibald Christie and her famous ten-day disappearance in the December of that year. She has just inherited a lot of money and is about to travel to visit relations in the South of France, but is nervous. The UK edition retailed at seven shillings and sixpence (7/6) and the US edition at $2.00. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! The investigation leads him to the French Riviera, where he encounters a wealthy family with a tangled history and a cast of suspicious characters, including a notorious art thief.Through a series of clever deductions and surprising plot twists, Poirot ultimately solves the mystery and reveals the identity of the killer. Eventually, the dancer Mirelle, who was on the train with her lover Derek but now spurned and vengeful, tells Poirot she saw Derek leave Ruth's compartment around the time the murder would have taken place. The Mystery of the Blue Train is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie and first published in the United Kingdom by William Collins & Sons on 29 March 1928 and in the United States by Dodd, Mead and Company later in the same year. I particularly enjoyed the women Katherine cared for. Yet Poirot is not so sure and suspicions turn to Derek. Then Mirelle, who Derek has decided to ditch in his interest in Katherine, goes to Poirot and tells him that she saw Derek leave Ruths compartment at about the time the murder was purported to occur. There are several points at which Poirot asserts himself over his employer and in those moments I think make him appear rather heroic. [17] When the events of 1926 were starting to recede, Christie states that she "had to take stock of my friends". The next morning, though, Ruth is found dead in her compartment, a victim of strangulation. He agrees to take on the case, comparing himself to a retired doctor who has stumbled upon someone needing medical treatment. The novel's plot is based on the 1923 Poirot short story The Plymouth Express (much later collected in book form in the US in 1951 in The Under Dog and Other Stories and in the UK in 1974 in Poirot's Early Cases). Three chapters were given different names: chapter nine (eleven in the book) was called Something Good instead of Murder, chapter twenty-six (twenty-eight in the book) was called Poirot hedges instead of Poirot plays the Squirrel and chapter twenty-eight (chapter thirty in the book) was called Katherine's letters instead of Miss Viner gives judgement.
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