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The Clock Strikes Twelve – Patricia Wentworth

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Ela

(A ‘Miss Silver’ mystery) It is late December, 1941, and the Paradine family are gathered as usual to celebrate the New Year: James, his sister Grace, her adopted daughter Phyllida; James’ step-son Frank Ambrose, his sister Brenda, wife Irene and … Continue reading →

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‘The Mystery of the Blue Train’ – Agatha Christie

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Ela

I re-read this title recently – one of Christie’s early Poirot mysteries – after having watched the ITV version starring David Suchet. The most recent of these TV adaptations have generally deviated quite a lot from Christie’s originals, to the … Continue reading →

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