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Hes author of agatha christie on screen and the forthcoming agatha christies poirot. Christie s book which was most clearly influenced by greenway was dead man s folly. Narrated by full cast, john moffatt, and julia mckenzie. Collins brings the queen of crime, agatha christie, to english language learners. Ariadne oliver is asked to devise a murder hunt for a fete being held at a devon estate called nasse house, which is o. Dead mans folly by agatha christie, 9780007280629, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Find hidden clues, decode messages and solve puzzles to unravel a story of deception, secrets and a fatal end. Im a big fan of the late agatha christie, having read all of her books and attempting to see all the movies and tv shows based on them. Join famed detective hercule poirot and guests as you discover that this charade could be the perfect disguise for a despicable scheme.
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