I think the latter and found her one of the most interesting of Christies characters, in her understated way. Hopefully I will find it holds up! I may tell you that I have heard of you from my old friend Rufus Van Aldin." Sadly they have not. 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. Appropriately for a Christie train-based story, its about the journey rather that the destination, at least for me. I had come to The Mystery of the Blue Train hoping that my feelings towards it might have changed with time or familiarity. I was tempted to pick this book at the NPL last weekend but favored short stories over this. 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. But she will never wake again--for a heavy blow has killed her, disfiguring her features almost beyond recognition. 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 UK edition retailed at seven shillings and sixpence (7/6)and the US edition at $2.00. [2][3] The UK edition retailed at seven shillings and sixpence (7/6)[4] and the US edition at $2.00. [3] The book features her detective Hercule Poirot. [citation needed], Dust-jacket illustration of the first UK edition, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Mystery_of_the_Blue_Train&oldid=1147115997, Rufus Van Aldin, the American millionaire, Ruth's father, Ruth Kettering, Van Aldin's only daughter, Derek's wife, Hon Derek Kettering, Van Aldin's son-in-law, Ruth's husband, Mirelle, a Parisian dancer, Derek's gold-digging and later vengeful French lover, Major Richard Knighton, Van Aldin's secretary, Armand, Comte de la Roche, former lover of Ruth, Katherine Grey, formerly companion to the recently deceased Mrs Harfield, who has left her entire estate to Grey, Dr and Mrs Harrison, Katherine's friends in the village of St Mary Mead, Amelia Viner, an elderly, terminally ill spinster and friend of Katherine Grey in St Mary Mead, Rosalie, Viscountess Tamplin, cousin of Katherine, owner of a villa on the Riviera, Hon. Everyone is convinced the case is solved, but Poirot is not sure. There are several fruitier candidates for the title of 'worst Christie'.". Both ignore she has a lover too, Count La Roche. Istanbul : Travelling in buses, getting lost and, Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque & other, Istanbul : First Impressions, Aya Sofya and tour, St. Louis Neighborhood An Evening In Grand, Observations of a first time visitor to USA, Celebrating independent bookstores: Brattle Book Shop, Boston, Things I will miss about St.Louis, Missouri, Do we question mortality only when faced with, Streaming Bollywood on Netflix: Kapoor & Sons &, Harlan Cobens The Five is contrived yet entertaining, Enjoy An Evening Of Suspense with Ill Be, St. Louis Theatre Round-up : The Crucible and. The UK edition retailed at seven shillings and sixpence (7/6) and the US edition at $2.00. 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. 2 . When the train stops, the jewel is missing, and the woman is found dead in her compartment. Bound for the Riviera, detective Hercule Poirot has boarded Le Train Bleu, an elegant, leisurely means of travel, free of intrigue. The prime suspect is Ruth's estranged husband, Derek. The biggest other issues I have with the book though veer far more into the spoilery territory of discussing the villain or villains of the piece. There was a BBC radio adaptation starring Maurice Denham as Poirot. Could Derek have done that? New York: William Morrow, 2005 (originally published in 1928). Get this from a library! At the risk of looking past it with Van Aldin, Poirot keeps looking, and particularly for a shadowy figure known as the Marquis. What part did the beautiful foreign dancer play? . She asks Poirot if he has taken that train, and he says he has not. The novel was televised in 2006 as a special episode of the series Agatha Christie's Poirot, and was aired by ITV on 1 January starring David Suchet as Poirot, Roger Lloyd-Pack as Inspector Caux, James D'Arcy as Derek Kettering, Lindsay Duncan as Lady Tamplin, Alice Eve as Lenox and Elliott Gould as Rufus Van Aldin. Robert C Trube and Bob on Books, 2013-2023. Still the good news for me is that I have nothing but fond memories of our next Poirot story Peril at End House. Poirot says at 28 min 27 sec that he doesn't like odd numbers, only even numbers Ruth becomes friends with Katherine Grey. So does Katherine Grey, who is having her first winter out of England, after recently receiving a relatively large inheritance. It also features the first appearance of the minor recurring character, Mr Goby, who would later appear in After the Funeral and Third Girl. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. 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. A reference to the continental Daily Mail at the start of chapter six (chapter eight in the book) was changed to "the newspaper" to avoid mentioning a competitor to The Star. Katherine also saw a man around Ruths compartment and possibly enter it. Marvel drops Loki through time to avoid the madness of the multiverse, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier bring the action back to the MCU, Wandavision - Marvel's REAL first TV show starts today on Disney+. But she will never wake againfor a heavy blow has killed her, disfiguring her features almost beyond recognition. The murderer would be the least suspected character, and if you were paying enough attention you could figure out how. Language: English. Murder and violence have followed in their wake. But I thought it contained some interesting plot twists and a surprise ending that I wasnt looking for. 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. Agatha Christies most well-known train mystery is Murder on the Orient Express (1934). 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. The prime suspect is Ruth's estranged husband, Derek. The police then arrest Knighton. Let a good murder mystery come within his ken, and he just can't be kept out of it. But she will never wake againfor a heavy blow has killed her, disfiguring her features almost beyond recognition. I went through a couple of books after this and realized how true it is. Agatha Christie. When the events of 1926 were starting to recede, Christie states that she "had to take stock of my friends". Also, if you have read enough of Agatha Christie, at least one of the following things will definitely be true. What is more, her precious rubies are missing. Solving Crimes From Los Angeles to Kolkata, The Palace of Illusions Draupadis Story. I didn't find my silly comb. mysterious 97% adventurous 46% tense 16% lighthearted 12% dark 7% funny 7% challenging 6% relaxing 6% reflective 5% . 317 pages first pub 1928 ISBN/UID: 9781579126957. There's amusing lines, complex mysteries and interesting characters - even if they're not always likeable. 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. Whose hand was it that struck her down? There are several fruitier candidates for the title of 'worst Christie'."[9]. 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. According to several sources I have read this novel was one of Christies least favorites and unfortunately I rather share her feelings (although I suspect her reasons were rather different from mine). Frost, Review: James Patterson by JamesPatterson, Growing Up in Working Class Youngstown Hugh A. Poirot asks Van Aldin and Knighton to come with him on the Blue Train to recreate the murder. Lets start with the character of Katherine who serves as the replacement Hastings for this story. I'm a blogger, dammit, not a philosopher. Originally published in 1928Hercule Poirot #6Preceded by The Big FourFollowed by Black Coffee. Charlotte Fisher, together with her sister Mary, also received a second dedication in a book in And Then There Were None in 1939. In spite of the handsome fur coat which garbed his meagre form, there was something essentially weak and paltry about him. He advises her to keep it at home but instead she decides to take it with her on a trip on board the Blue Train through France. Community Reviews Summary of 4,288 reviews. 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. In the book, Lady Tamplin's fourth husband is named "Chubby", and he has nothing to do with the ruby. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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. Did you read Elephants can remember and if not, do read it. There were slight amendments to the text, either to make sense of the openings of an instalment (e.g. Ruth becomes friends with Katherine Grey. The story follows the wealthy American heiress Ruth Kettering as she travels on the. There are several points at which Poirot asserts himself over his employer and in those moments I think make him appear rather heroic. Ruth's father, American millionaire Rufus Van Aldin, and his secretary, Major Knighton, persuade Poirot to take on the case. The better known St. Mary Mead which is associated with Miss Marple is always described as being west of London. 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. The story did not come easily to her and she referred to this novel in her autobiography stating that she "always hated it". The prime suspect is Ruths estranged husband, Derek. changing "She then" to "Katherine then"), or omitting small sentences or words, especially in the opening instalment where several paragraphs were missed. Katherine saw what she thought was a boy getting off the train, but it was really Mason. 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. The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie, BBC radio cast adapt, cassette version.agatha christie, bbc, radio, bbc radio, drama, bbc drama, murder,. 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. Additional changes in the film include Ada Mason trying to kill Katherine (because Knighton had fallen in love with Katherine and Ada was jealous). The television film also shows Lady Tamplin's fourth husband (Corky by name) acquiring a ruby for her. I actually rather liked the idea of Katherine the former companion who was left a huge bequest by her last employer and who is now travelling. The dedication "To the two distinguished members of the O.F.D. The Mystery of the Blue Train was a . He agrees to take on the case, comparing himself to a retired doctor who has stumbled upon someone needing medical treatment. She uses very nearly those words to a chance acquaintance on the Blue Train a little man with an egg-shaped head and fierce moustaches whose answer is curious and unexpected. Hercule Poirot : Oh! So with the famous Heart of Fire ruby. The Mystery of the Blue Train: Hercule Poirot Investigates (Hercule Poirot series Book 6) (p. 178). 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. When the train stops, the jewel is missing, and the woman is found dead in her compartment. Then he opens it and finds Katherine also opening the door] Oh! [citation needed]. And after the arrival of Katherine and Poirot at the Tamplins' villa, Katherine is also attacked. Katherine, who is now being pursued by both Derek and Major Knighton is drawn into Poirots counsels. A murder mystery adventure featuring Bernde's own popular detective, Chantecoq, the story is set in Paris and the plot is completely different. In the brief making-of feature included with the DVD of this episode, the screenwriter points out that Agatha Christie considered this one of her weakest novels, and that they had taken quite a few liberties in its adaptation. The famous ruby, "Heart of Fire", which had recently been given to Ruth by her father, is discovered to be missing. 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." Poirot soon discovers that there are several suspects with possible motives for the crime, including Ruth's husband, her former lover, and a mysterious woman who seems to be following the train.As Poirot investigates, he uncovers a web of lies and deceit that stretches from America to Europe. The graphic novel was first published in French in 2005 under the title Le train bleu and the story was adapted for television with David Suchet as Poirot in 2006. The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie, 2015, HarperCollins Publishers, HARPER COLLINS edition, in English. 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. The Mystery of the Blue Train is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie and first published in the UK by William Collins & Sons on March 29, 1928 and in the US by Dodd, Mead and Company later in the same year . Was this just a jewelry theft gone bad or something more? The Mystery of the Blue Train (Hercule Poirot #6), Agatha Christie. 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. The famous detective Hercule Poirot is also on the train, and graciously offers his services to the French Police to help with the case, which he ultimately does. He is suspicious of Ruth's husband, Derek Kettering, who was on the same train but claims not to have seen Ruth. chief among the latter group, Christie put Charlotte Fisher for her steadfast support. The book is the fifth of thirty-three full-length novels featuring her detective Hercule Poirot. Format: Hardcover. The story did not come easily to her and she referred to this novel in her autobiography stating that she "always hated it". It looks like we don't have any synopsis for this title yet. All opinions stated are my own and not those of my employer or school. The writing of this book (part of which took place on the Canary Islands in early 1927) was an ordeal for Agatha Christie. Pingback: Bob on Books Top Viewed Reviews of 2022 | Bob on Books. I also quite like the way Poirot is brought into this story and the awkward relationship he forms with van Aldin. Exc, A little slice of paradise You will find her tips and reviews on best travel destinations, books and movie/tv shows on Shades of Words. @Zoya I must have read Elephants can remember at school I remember a phase in 9th and 10th grade where I devoured every Poirot novel in the library. See production, box office & company info, Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express, Nene Valley Railway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, UK. The only way he will get anything from her is if she dies. The writing of this book (part of which took place on the Canary Islands in early 1927 - rather than February 1928, as Morgan suggests - given that the serialisation started on 1 February 1928)[11] was an ordeal for Christie. When the luxurious Blue Train arrives at Nice, a guard attempts to wake serene Ruth Kettering from her slumbers. What part did the beautiful foreign dancer play? It had its effect on her in the middle of wartime when, nervous that at some future point she might be in need of funds and need a fallback, she wrote Sleeping Murder and locked it securely in a bank vault for future publication. It makes for an appealing backstory but I really do not love the way she is provided with a really unconvincing romance. The blurb of the first edition (which is carried on both the back of the jacket and opposite the title page) reads:"Since the beginning of history, jewels have exercised a baneful spell. Community Reviews Summary of 4,295 reviews. But Poirot is at hand to solve the case. The book is a classic example of Christie's skill at crafting complex and intricate plotlines, filled with unexpected twists and turns.In conclusion, \"The Mystery of the Blue Train\" is an engaging and entertaining detective novel that will appeal to fans of the genre and those new to Agatha Christie's work.

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