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Sparkling cyanide di Agatha Christie
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Sparkling cyanide (originale 1943; edizione 2002)

di Agatha Christie (Autore), Robin Bailey (Narratore)

Serie: Colonel Race (4)

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In Sparkling Cyanide, Agatha Christie seats six-including a murderer-around a dining table set for seven, one year to the day that a beautiful heiress was poisoned in that very room. Six people sit down to a sumptuous meal at a table laid for seven. In front of the empty place is a sprig of rosemary-"rosemary for remembrance." A strange sentiment considering no one is likely to forget the night, exactly a year ago, that Rosemary Barton died at exactly the same table, her beautiful face unrecognizable, convulsed with pain and horror. But then Rosemary had always been memorable-she had the ability to arouse strong passions in most people she met. In one case, strong enough to kill....… (altro)
Utente:DisassemblyOfReason
Titolo:Sparkling cyanide
Autori:Agatha Christie (Autore)
Altri autori:Robin Bailey (Narratore)
Info:Auburn, CA : Audio Partners Pub., p2002.
Collezioni:La tua biblioteca, Your library - audio downloads, Read
Voto:****
Etichette:fiction, mystery, amateur detective, murder mystery, means : poison, inheritance and succession, sociopathic villain, death of a family member, passes the Bechdel test, multiple pov, third person, third-person limited

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Giorno dei morti di Agatha Christie (1943)

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Biblioteche di personaggi celebriCarl Sandburg
  1. 10
    Problem at Pollensa Bay and Other Stories di Agatha Christie (MissBrangwen)
    MissBrangwen: This novel was developed from one of the short stories featured in the collection, "Yellow Iris". It is interesting to compare the two.
  2. 10
    In tre contro il delitto di Agatha Christie (MissBrangwen)
    MissBrangwen: The collection of short stories by Agatha Christie features "Yellow Iris", the short story from which "Sparkling Cyanide" was developed. Well worth the comparison, as there are many differences as well as similarities.
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    Se morisse mio marito di Agatha Christie (MissBrangwen)
    MissBrangwen: Both of these Christie mysteries feature an elegant dinner party - and for each of them, the number of guests and a missing one are significant.
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Sparkling Cyanide by Agatha Christie is a stunning murder mystery with some exciting plot twists. In terms of writing style, the plot focuses on each character in detail which is going to leave readers guessing about the culprit. And, the climax is just in the last few pages which dropped like a bomb. I really enjoyed the book with its twists and turns. For me the best part of mystery was when everyone was doubting Rosemary. My heart just skipped a beat there. Definitely, 5 stars for the book. ( )
  Sucharita1986 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Based on the Hercule Poirot short story, Yellow Iris, Sparkling Cyanide tells the story of Rosemary Marle - a vibrant young woman who seemingly committed suicide after contracting the flu. One year to the date, her husband, George Barton hosts a dinner party with the exact guests that were with her when she died. Like all of his other novels, Colonel Race features only on the periphery, as an old friend to Rosemary's husband, George Barton.

This was good. I had read Yellow Iris previously so I had an inkling where things were going but I enjoyed it all the same. I was particularly fond of Vicky, Sandra Farrady's mum.

His wife still shook her head. “I still say he hasn’t got the nerve. You want someone who’s a gambler and capable of being reckless. I’m afraid, William, I’m horribly afraid.” He stared at her.
“Are you suggesting that Sandra—Sandra—?” “I hate even to suggest such a thing—but it’s no use being cowardly and refusing to face possibilities. She’s besotted about that man—she always has been—and there’s a queer streak in Sandra. I’ve never really understood her—but I’ve always been afraid for her. She’d risk anything—anything—for Stephen. Without counting the cost. And if she’s been mad enough and wicked enough to do this thing, she’s got to be protected.”
“Protected? What do you mean—protected?”
“By you. We’ve got to do something about our own daughter, haven’t we? Mercifully you can pull any amount of strings.”
Lord Kidderminster was staring at her. Though he had thought he knew his wife’s character well, he was nevertheless appalled at the force and courage of her realism—at her refusal to blink at unpalatable facts—and also at her unscrupulousness. “If my daughter’s a murderess, do you suggest that I should use my official position to rescue her from the consequences of her act?”
“Of course,” said Lady Kidderminster.
“My dear Vicky! You don’t understand! One can’t do things like that. It would be a breach of—of honour.”
“Rubbish!” said Lady Kidderminster. They looked at each other—so far divided that neither could see the other’s point of view.

Christie, Agatha. Sparkling Cyanide (pp. 186-187). William Morrow Paperbacks. Kindle Edition.
I adored the ruthless in her and how absolutely gobsmacked the husband is by her.

The mystery is well plotted and unfolds at a steady pace. I liked the characters and the motives for everything and I was pleasantly surprised by the reveal of how it was all done. It's not my favourite Agatha Christie but it was a solidly written and fun detective story. 3 stars. ( )
  funstm | Aug 5, 2023 |
I have noted Colonel Race in three other stories in conjunction with other big Christie characters but this one is the first that he is involved heavily in solving the murder. I really enjoyed the story and it had me on the hook right up to the end. Great mystery! ( )
  Leann | Jun 27, 2023 |
This had chapters from the perspective of various characters related in some way to the dead Rosemary, and of course I suspected them each in turn. The solution was a mixture of the obvious and the devious and was very satisfactory. ( )
  pgchuis | Jun 20, 2023 |
After Death Comes as the End, Sparkling Cyanide returns to the tried and true writing of Agatha Christie. The number of usual suspects contains six guests at a birthday party for Rosemary Barton. But as the guests toast Rosemary’s birthday, Rosemary grapples with choking on cyanide in her champagne. A year later, Rosemary’s husband, George attempts to trap Rosemary’s killer. Unfortunately, George succumbs to cyanide in his glass of champagne. Now, the remaining guests and Colonel Race must discover the diabolical murderer before another murder happens. As usual, Christie presents an interesting array of characters with a multitude of secrets. Along the way to uncovering the killer, Christie inserts many red herrings. The reader soon learns that the “real” killer is not the one with all the clues pointing to them. I felt a little sorry with the result of this mystery. As usual, Agatha Christie develops an interesting story. ( )
  delphimo | Apr 8, 2023 |
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Nome dell'autoreRuoloTipo di autoreOpera?Stato
Christie, Agathaautore primariotutte le edizioniconfermato
Ahmavaara, EeroTraduttoreautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato
Anthony, NigelNarratoreautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato
Bailey, RobinNarratoreautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato
Berni, OlivieroProgetto della copertinaautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato
Bihl, AgnieszkaTraduttoreautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato
Enniko, JuhanIllustratoreautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato
Fraser, HughNarratoreautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato
Grimaldi, LauraTraduttoreautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato
Hipkiss, Guillermo LopezTraduttoreautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato
Hunstein, StefanNarratoreautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato
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Iris Marle was thinking about her sister, Rosemary.
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This book was published as Remembered Death in the US and Sparkling Cyanide in the UK. It is based on a short story Yellow Iris, which featured Hercule Poirot as the detective.
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In Sparkling Cyanide, Agatha Christie seats six-including a murderer-around a dining table set for seven, one year to the day that a beautiful heiress was poisoned in that very room. Six people sit down to a sumptuous meal at a table laid for seven. In front of the empty place is a sprig of rosemary-"rosemary for remembrance." A strange sentiment considering no one is likely to forget the night, exactly a year ago, that Rosemary Barton died at exactly the same table, her beautiful face unrecognizable, convulsed with pain and horror. But then Rosemary had always been memorable-she had the ability to arouse strong passions in most people she met. In one case, strong enough to kill....

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