one, two, buckle my shoe agatha christie

Name: one, two, buckle my shoe agatha christie
Rating: 4.16 (46424 reviews)
Author: Agatha Christie

Hercule Poirot • Book 22

by Agatha Christie

Narrated by Hugh Fraser

4.16 ABR Score (46.4K ratings)

★ 3.78 Goodreads (45.6K) ★ 4.64 Audible (781)

5h 20m Released 2012 Mystery

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Why Listen to This Audiobook?

There's something quietly surreal about Captain Hastings narrating a Poirot mystery — Hugh Fraser brings an insider warmth that no stranger to the series could fake.

Great if you want: a compact, clever Poirot with political stakes beneath the surface
Listening experience: brisk and contained — a tight 5-hour puzzle, not a slow burn
Narration: Fraser's TV-series familiarity makes his Poirot feel lived-in and affectionate
Skip if: you want a cozy mystery — the tone turns conspiratorial and cold

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About This Audiobook

When Hercule Poirot visits his dentist for what should be a routine appointment, he stumbles into a case that begins with apparent suicide and spirals into something far more sinister. The discovery of a dentist's body, followed by the suspicious death of one of his patients, presents a puzzle that seems straightforward on the surface but conceals a web of political intrigue and carefully orchestrated murder. As Poirot investigates the seemingly unconnected deaths, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels of society, where patriotic fervor masks deadly ambitions and a simple dental practice becomes the unlikely center of international espionage.

Hugh Fraser delivers Christie's intricate plotting with the polished expertise of a seasoned interpreter of the detective genre. His portrayal captures Poirot's methodical brilliance while maintaining the story's underlying tension, allowing listeners to follow the Belgian detective's reasoning without losing the mystery's carefully constructed surprises. Fraser's pacing emphasizes Christie's skill at misdirection, making each revelation land with satisfying impact. The audio format enhances the story's psychological complexity, as Fraser's nuanced performance brings depth to the diverse cast of suspects and witnesses who populate this wartime tale of deception and murder.